Tankard, Bell; Midlothian, Scotland
I am from a lineage of Bell's (Tankard's) it has been hard to trace, as for some reason info. seems to be a scarcity.
My Grandfather was a William Tankard Bell (b. 23/Oct/1866, d. 18/Aug/1945), however his original name in Edinburgh,
Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland was William Bell Tankard. His father and mother were William Tankard (b. abt. 1845,
d. abt. 1872) & Eliza Bell. His sisters were Sarah Jane Scott Tankard and Catherine Duncan Tankard. William Tankard Bell
came to Canada; a short time in Montreal, then to Watford, Ontario (about 1883/84) and finally, until his death lived in Port
Stanley, Ontario.
Edinburgh Parish, Midlothian, Scotland was William Bell Tankard. His father and mother were William Tankard (b. abt. 1845,
d. abt. 1872) & Eliza Bell. His sisters were Sarah Jane Scott Tankard and Catherine Duncan Tankard. William Tankard Bell
came to Canada; a short time in Montreal, then to Watford, Ontario (about 1883/84) and finally, until his death lived in Port
Stanley, Ontario.
William Tankard Sr.'s parents were William (John) Tankard and Sarah Scott. Sarah Scott eventually was married a 2nd time to
a Joseph Jarvie. Sarah Scott’s parents were John Scott & Ann Gardner. Sarah & Joseph Jarvie had a son John. John Jarvie
eventually married Eliza Bell when William Tankard died.
a Joseph Jarvie. Sarah Scott’s parents were John Scott & Ann Gardner. Sarah & Joseph Jarvie had a son John. John Jarvie
eventually married Eliza Bell when William Tankard died.
Eliza Bell was the daughter of William (John??) Bell & Mary Ann Chisholm.
Eliza Bell was the daughter of William (John??) Bell & Mary Ann Chisholm.William (John) Tankard was the son of Mr. Tankard and Elizabeth Ritchie.
William (John) Tankard was the son of Mr. Tankard and Elizabeth Ritchie.Does any of this line up with your research ?? Have you ever came across the surname Tankard or any of the Bell's connected
to my description?? or any other connection??
to my description?? or any other connection??
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