William Spark BELL - Ballarat, Victoria 1860s + Information & Descendants sought

[rbell35]

I am seeking information please on whether my ggg-uncle William Spark BELL ever came to Australia? His brothers Thomas, Robert & Hugh BELL all came to Ballarat between 1856 & 1862. William Spark was baptised in Allendale, Northumberland on 21st November, 1840, son of a Thomas BELL (Lead-Ore Miner) and Nelly (known as Eleanor) SPARK. His mother died in giving birth to William. I know he survived the birth & appears in the 1851 Census in Allendale. I am presuming he eventually made it to Ballarat. There is evidence of a William S. Bell who was a shareholder in various mining companies around Ballarat but I cannot absolutely prove this because the middle name is unstated! Similarly, the shipping records are not conclusive and list several William Bells in the lists too. Even the Registry of BDM Victoria cannot give me a clear lead either! I am seeking help on this one please. Hopefully I can also attract descendants who are very welcome to contact me too. Thank, Rob

[rbell35]

Hi all, I have made an earlier enquiry but not been very successful in obtaining information. It is a tough one of course! Cheers, Rob

[garstonite]

William Spark Bell at St Peter Allendale

Robert Spark Bell b 1876 Balt ,Victoria Australia - is this Williams Nephew or son ?

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[sparrett]

This might be the previous short  thread on the subject.

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=868325.msg7390683#msg7390683

Sue

[rbell35]

Hi Garstonite,

Robert Spark Bell is actually his nephew...son of Hugh Bell. Cheers,
Rob

[wivenhoe]

Do Thomas, Robert & Hugh BELL have second given names?

If they do, are you seeing them, and others, using the second given name?

It might suggest how likely it is for William, and others, to use his second given name.