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« on: Friday 28 July 06 08:48 BST (UK) »
Hi,
Yes it is a uncommon name, and you would think it was easy to trace. I have been in touch with a descendant of Patrick and Margaret Beashel from Moruya, and we have both failed to link our trees together, although I believe them to be linked. Peter Joseph Beashel, was my Grandfather, he was born in 1887 and died in 1962. His wife was Nellie Lucy Lewendon, born in England in 1900 and died in Sydney in 1938( still looking for the boat she arrived on sometime around 1918-1922). His father was Joseph Beashel (died 1897 in N.S.W.) and his mother was Frances (Fanny) McGee. Joseph's father was Richard and his mother was Ellen. I have sent away for Joseph's death certificate to see if he was born in Ireland. I think maybe that Joseph if the link between the two family but I have been unable to find the connection.
Yes Colin Beashel the Olympian is a cousin several times removed.
Thank you for your interest, and thanks for any suggestions.
Cheers
Sharon