Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Bell (1796 - 1869)

Born 27 Oct 1796 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Wife of William Bell — married 28 May 1831 in Corstorphine, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 25 Mar 1869 at age 72 in Corstorphine, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

Elizabeth JEFFREY (later BELL) was born on 27 October 1796, in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, the daughter of David JEFFREY and Helen SMILLIE.^[1][2]

She was baptised on 16 November 1796, in St Cuthbert's Church of Scotland, Edinburgh.^[1]

In 1831, she was living in Corstorphine, Midlothian, Scotland.^[3]

Elizabeth married William BELL on 29 May 1831 in Corstorphine, Midlothian, Scotland (at the local Church of Scotland).^[3]

Elizabeth died, aged 74 years, on 25 March 1869 in Corstorphine.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Baptism registration: Available at the Scotlands People online, accessed 24 April 2024: 1796 JEFFEREY, ELIZABETH (Old Parish Registers Births 685/ 2 St Cuthbert's) Page 246 of 589, as "Elizabeth JEFFEREY". Held on file by C Daly, April 2024.

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   16th [November 1796]

   Jefferey Elizabeth

   David Labourer at Stock bridge & Helen [Smcall] his Spouse, had a Daughter Born Thursday the Twentyseventh ??? Named With the Congregation of [West] [Reiks].

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Scottish Government civil death registration: Available at the Scotlands People online, accessed 24 April 2024: 1869 BELL, ELIZABETH (Statutory registers Deaths 678/ 8), 1869 Deaths in the Parish of Corstorphine in the County of Edinburgh, page 3. Parish registration: 1869 / 8. As "Elizabeth BELL". Registered 27 March 1869. Held on file by C Daly, April 2024.

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   Name and Surname: Elizabeth Bell (widow of William Bell Quarryman)

   When and Where Died: 1869 March Twenty fifth 10h 5m P.M. Village of Corstorphine

   Sex: F

   Age: 74 yrs

   Name, Surname & Rank or Profession of Father / Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: David Jeffrey Master ????? (Deceased) Helen Jeffrey M.S. ---------- (Deceased)

   Cause of Death, Duration of Disease, & Medical Attendant by whom certified: Infirmities of old age – as cert. by M. C. Fowler M.D.

   Signature & Qualifications of Informant, and Residence, if out of the House in which the death occurred: David Bell Son Black hall Corstorphine

   When and Where Registered, and Signature of Registrar: 1869 March 27th At Corstorphine Wm Duncan Registrar

3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Scottish marriage registration: Available at the Scotlands People online, accessed 24 April 2024: 1831 BELL, WILLIAM (Old Parish Registers Marriages 678/ Corstorphine) Page 167 of 398, as "Elisabeth JAFFREY". Held on file by C Daly, April 2024.

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   "William Bell & Elisabeth Jaffrey both in Corstorphine proclaimed for Marriage 29 May 1831"

• Information from Joseph Prentice MCMILLAN, June 2019.
• Son Thomas’ marriage registration (1856).