William was born about on May 6, 1795, in Kirkpatrick Durham, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. His parents were John Bell, and Elisabeth Wallace. William was christened in Kirkpatrick Durham in 1795 (no exact date on register).
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Scotland Census: 1841, 1851. Occupation listed as Baker.
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"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYMG-MPT : accessed 22 April 2016)], William Bell, 06 May 1795; citing , Kirkpatrick Durham, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, reference - 2:165RKKK; FHL microfilm 1,068,033.
"Scotland Census, 1841," database, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYC9-8SC : accessed 22 April 2016)], William Bell, Rerrick, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; from "1841 England, Scotland & Wales census," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 18, PRO HO 107, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 1,042,845.
"Scotland Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch [(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VY1S-4K1 : accessed 22 April 2016)], William Bell, , Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland; from "1851 England, Scotland & Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing p. 19, PRO HO 107, The National Archives UK, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 1,042,552.
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DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with William by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA.
However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line.
It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with William: