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Household of Edward Bell (born 1836) 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census in North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland Edward Bell and 3 other people are on this record Get access to the original record, as well as a map showing the local area at the time
Edward Bell's household
First name(s) Edward Last name Bell Relationship Head Marital status Widower Age 45 Birth year 1836 Birth place England
Household members (4 people)
Edward
Bell
Head
Widower
45
1836
England
Elizabeth
Bell
Wife
Married
41
1840
Alva, Stirlingshire, Scotland
James Walker
Bell
Son
-
12
1869
Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland
Janet
Walker
Visitor
Unmarried
38
1843
Alva, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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