Christian Richards Behenna

F, b. 24 April 1814, d. June 1902
  • Christian Richards Behenna was also known as Catherine or Kitty.
  • She was baptized on 24 April 1814 in Merthyr.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Behenna and Thomasin Unknown.
  • Her marriage, at 25 years and 7 months, to William Morcom was registered in the December 1839 Quarter Registration District.
  • Christian Richards Behenna and William Morcom appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Church Town. William is shown as a 25 year old ag labourer living with his wife Christain 25 and son John aged 1. All were born in the county.

  • Christian Richards Behenna and William Morcom appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Callestock. William was shown as a 36 year old ag labourer, born Probus, living with his wife Kitty, 33, born Merter and children John, 10, an ag labourer born St Erme, Sarah J, 8, born St Clements, Elizabeth 6, born St Clements, Catherine, 4 born St Clements, Mary 1 and Thomas 1 month both born Perranzabuloe.

  • Christian Richards Behenna and William Morcom appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Goodown. William is shown as a 44 year old tin dresser born St Erme, living with his wife Kitty 40, born Merther, and children John 21, a tin miner born Merther, Sarah Ann 19, a house servant born St Agnes, Elizabeth 17, a house servant born St Agnes, Catherine 14, a tin dresser born St Agnes, Mary 12 a tin dresser born St Agnes, Ellen 10 and Thomas 8, both tin dressers born St Agnes, and William 5, Martha 3 both born St Agnes.

  • Christian Richards Behenna and William Morcom appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Bolster. William senior is shown as a 55 year old tin miner, born Probus, living with his wife Kate, 54 born Merthyr, daughter Kate, 24,a general servant born St Clement, Thomas, 20, and ag labourer born Perranzabuloe, Ellen, 18, a mine labourer, born Perranzabuloe, William, 15, born St Agnes a mine labourer and Martha, 12, a scholar born St Agnes. Living with the family is Mary Morcom aged 3 born St Agnes, William's grandaughter.

  • Christian Richards Behenna and William Morcom appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Goonvrea. William is shown as a 65 year old farm labourer born Probus, living with his wife Christian 63 born Merther.

  • Christian Richards Behenna appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Quay Road, St Agnes. Catherine, a 75 year old widow, born Merther, is living by herself.
  • Her death was recorded with the Truro Registration District in the June 1902 Quarter.

Children of Christian Richards Behenna and William Morcom

Henry Behenna

M, b. circa 1770
  • Henry Behenna was born circa 1770.
  • Henry Behenna married Thomasin Unknown circa 1800.

Children of Henry Behenna and Thomasin Unknown

Sarah Richards Behenna

F, b. 29 January 1803
  • Sarah Richards Behenna was also known as Sally.
  • She was born on 29 January 1803 in Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Behenna and Thomasin Unknown.
  • Sarah Richards Behenna was baptized on 6 March 1803 in Merther.
  • At the age of 23 years, 9 months and 6 days, Sarah Richards Behenna married Samuel Miners on 4 November 1826 in Ladock.

Child of Sarah Richards Behenna and Samuel Miners

William Behenna

M, b. 6 February 1807
  • William Behenna was born on 6 February 1807.
  • He was the son of Henry Behenna and Thomasin Unknown.
  • William Behenna was baptized on 17 May 1807 in Merther, Cornwall, England.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, William Behenna was living in the household of James Chivell and Thomasin Richards Miners in St Agnes. James is shown as a 36 year old tin miner born St Agnes, living with his wife Tamosine 37 born Merther, and children Harriet 16 a mine labourer born St Agnes; Joseph 14, a tin miner born St Agnes; Theresa 7 and Thomas 4 both scholars born St Agnes; James Henry aged 6 months born St Agnes (should be Thomas Henry and William James). Also living with the family are William Behanna a 57 year old widowed tin miner born Merther, Mary J Chivell a labourer at a tin mine aged 26 and Charlotte Chivell 5 (possibly Mary Jane's daugher) both born St Agnes.

Anna Margaretha Behrens

F, b. 1848, d. 11 March 1924
  • Anna Margaretha Behrens was born in 1848 in Germany.
  • Anna Margaretha Behrens married Karsten Jurgen Adolf Spies, son of Karsten Spies and Margaretha Catherina Carsten, circa 1865.
  • Anna Margaretha Behrens and Karsten Jurgen Adolf Spies immigrated on 10 August 1865. Adolf, as he was known, aged 24, and Anna aged 18 travelled to Queensland on the Peter Godeffroy. With them was Adolf's brother Ludolp aged 22.
  • On 24 October 1911,her husband, Karsten Jurgen Adolf Spies died in Queensland at age 70.
  • Anna Margaretha Behrens died on 11 March 1924 in Queensland.
  • Anna was buried on 12 March 1924 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Anna Margaretha Behrens and Karsten Jurgen Adolf Spies

Margaretha Behrens

F, b. circa 1850, d. circa 1878
  • Margaretha Behrens was born circa 1850.
  • Margaretha Behrens married August Nothdurft circa 1871.
  • Margaretha Behrens died circa 1878.

Children of Margaretha Behrens and August Nothdurft

Maria Wilhelmina Behrens

F, b. circa 1861, d. 1943
  • Maria Wilhelmina Behrens was born circa 1861 in Germany. She was the daughter of August Behrens.
  • Maria Wilhelmina Behrens married August Nothdurft circa 1879. Marie was most likely Margaretha's sister.
  • Maria Wilhelmina Behrens and August Nothdurft immigrated to Queensland on 1 September 1881. August, 35, and his wife Maria, 20, travelled on the Arthurstone. With them were six children - Peter 8, Catherina 7, Jacob 6, Frederick 5 (chldren of August and Magaretha) and Hermann 2 and Johanna 1 (children of August and Maria.)
  • On 28 February 1899,her husband, August Nothdurft died in Queensland at age 53. His headstone shows he was accidentally killed.
  • Maria Wilhelmina Behrens married Carl August Nauschutz on 26 April 1905 in Queensland.
  • Maria Wilhelmina Behrens died in 1943 in Queensland.

Children of Maria Wilhelmina Behrens and August Nothdurft

Child of Maria Wilhelmina Behrens and Carl August Nauschutz

Anna Beiber

F, b. 13 May 1826, d. 15 August 1910
  • Anna Beiber was born on 13 May 1826 in Germany.
  • Anna Beiber married Johann Kanowski circa 1849.
  • Anna Beiber and Johann Kanowski immigrated to Queensland on 16 July 1874. Johann 48, and Anna 48, travelled on the Herschele with their children Eufrosene 20, Caroline 16, Carl 14, Wilhelmine 18, Frederick 8. Son Johann came on the Cametic in 1881 and Gottfried and his wife in 1877 on the Charles Dickins.
  • Anna Beiber and Johann Kanowski appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Glencoe. Johann was a farmer and Annie carried out domestic duties. Their daugther Caroline, lived with them. Their sons Carl, Gottfried and Frederick also farmed in the area.
  • On 30 March 1909,her husband, Johann Kanowski died in Glencoe, Queensland, at age 82.
  • Anna Beiber died on 15 August 1910 in Queensland at age 84.
  • Anna was buried in Glencoe Cemetery.

Children of Anna Beiber and Johann Kanowski

Wilhemina Beier

F, b. 1 January 1837, d. 6 December 1912

Grave of Carl ( 1835-1919) & Minnie (1837-1912) Grawich (later descendants - Graving) - St John's Lutheran Churchyard, Oakey
  • Wilhemina Beier was born on 1 January 1837 in Pomerania.
  • At the age of 23 years, 11 months and 7 days, Wilhemina Beier married Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Grawich on 8 December 1860 in Prussia.
  • Wilhemina Beier and Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Grawich immigrated to Brisbane on 30 November 1863. The family arrived on the San Francisco. Carl worked on the railway at Allora, Drayton and Ballards Camp near Highfields, Toowoomba. He then purchased 80 acres of land at Aubigny in 1876 which he called Happy Valley. His great grandson and wife were still living
    there in 1994.
  • At some stage the surname was anglosied from GRAWICH to GRAVING but only in some branches of the family (August & Amelia). The spelling is varied in a number of official records :- GRAVY,GRAY, GRAVSEND, GREWIG, GREWING.
  • Wilhemina Beier died on 6 December 1912 in Queensland at age 75.
  • Wilhemina was buried in Aubigney, Queensland.
  • Their headstone reads:-
    IN MEMORY OF MINNIE GRAWICH, BELOVED WIFE OF CARL GRAWICH, BORN IN SCHWEIDNITZ GERMANY, JANUARY 1 1837, DIED DECEMBER 6 1912 AGED 75 YEARS
    ALSO HER BELOVED HUSBAND, CARL GRAWICH BORN IN CLUTZ, GERMANY, DIED JUNE 15 1919, AGED 74 YEARS, THY WILL BE DONE.

Children of Wilhemina Beier and Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Grawich

Ellen Beil

F, b. circa 1875, d. 1973

Children of Ellen Beil and Ferdinand Auguste (Frederick August) Zeller

Augusta Wilhelmina Beitz

F, b. 1861, d. 4 June 1929
  • Augusta Wilhelmina Beitz was born in 1861. She was the daughter of Carl Beitz and Christina Wilhelmine Leibke.
  • At the age of 14 years, Augusta Wilhelmina Beitz married Friedrich William Buschel in 1875 in Queensland.
  • Augusta Wilhelmina Beitz and Friedrich William Buschel appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Cabarlah. Friedrick was a farmer.
  • On 20 November 1926,her husband, Friedrich William Buschel died in Queensland.
  • Augusta Wilhelmina Beitz died on 4 June 1929 in Queensland.

Children of Augusta Wilhelmina Beitz and Friedrich William Buschel

Agnetha Belemberg

F, b. circa 1800
  • Agnetha Belemberg was born circa 1800.
  • Agnetha Belemberg married Johan Willims circa 1830.

Children of Agnetha Belemberg and Johan Willims

Richard Clarence Belgrove

M, b. 1889, d. 1958
  • Richard Clarence Belgrove was born in 1889 in New South Wales. He was the son of Richard BELGROVE and Katherine.
  • At the age of 22 years, Richard Clarence Belgrove married Ethel May Burgess, daughter of Samuel Burgess and Sarah Ann Wells, in 1911 in New South Wales.
  • Richard Clarence Belgrove died in 1958 in Newtown.

Ada Nicole Bell

F, b. 1927, d. 1984

Edith May Bell

F, b. circa 1890, d. 1982
  • Edith May Bell was born circa 1890. She was the daughter of John Thomas Bell and Annie Dorfield.
  • Edith May Bell married George Bischof, son of Daniel Bischof and Wilhelmine (Albertine) Zupp, in 1920 in Queensland.
  • Edith May Bell and George Bischof appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Boodua. George was a farmer.
  • Edith May Bell died in 1982 in Queensland.

Edna Leah Bell

F, b. 15 January 1912, d. 28 November 1998
  • Edna Leah Bell was born on 15 January 1912.
  • At the age of 17 years, Edna Leah Bell married Donald Allen Holdaway, son of James Henry Holdaway and Amy Anna Lucas, in 1930 in New Zealand. They had three children.
  • Edna Leah Bell died on 28 November 1998 in New Zealand at age 86.
  • Edna was buried in Old Leven Cemetery.

Eliza Phoebe Bell

F, b. March 1891
  • Eliza Phoebe Bell's birth was registered in the Birkenhead, Cheshire Registration District in the March 1891 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Mark Bell and Minnie Leaf.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Eliza Phoebe Bell was living in the household of Minnie Leaf and Mark Bell in Ironstone Place, Leeds. Mark was a 39 year old corporation labourer, born Leeds, living with his wife Minnie 32, born Leeds, and their children Eliza P 10 born Birkenhead, Cheshire; James William 8 born Leeds ;Mark 7; Richard 3;and Eva Louisa aged 0. All born Leeds. Also living with them was Robert Leaf a 15 year old, born Leeds, working as a soap wrapper.

Elizabeth Bell

F, b. 1905
  • Elizabeth Bell was born in 1905 in Yorkshire.
  • She was the daughter of Mark Bell and Minnie Leaf.
  • At the time of the 1911 census, Elizabeth Bell was living in the household of Minnie Leaf in Yorkshire. Minnie was a 38 year old seam presser born Haxby Yorkshire, a widow living with her children Richard 13, an errand boy; Eva 10; Frank 8; Elizabeth 6; and James 3. All the children were born in Leeds.

Ellen Christina Bell

F, b. 1891, d. 12 November 1918
  • Ellen Christina Bell was born in 1891 in Peckham, England. She was the daughter of Eliza DELLASALE and Herbert Daniel BELL.
  • At the age of 20 years, Ellen Christina Bell married Arthur Morton in 1911 in London.
  • Ellen Christina Bell and Arthur Morton immigrated to New Zealand in 1911.
  • Ellen Christina Bell died on 12 November 1918 in New Zealand. She died from influenza leaving a daughter aged 2, and three sons aged 6, 3 and 2. The children were all sent to orphanages after their mother's death.
  • Ellen was buried on 14 November 1918 in Karori Cemetery.

Child of Ellen Christina Bell and Arthur Morton

Eva Louisa Bell

F, b. June 1900, d. 22 November 1970
  • Eva Louisa Bell's birth was registered in the Leeds, Yorkshire Registration District in the June 1900 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Mark Bell and Minnie Leaf.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Eva Louisa Bell was living in the household of Minnie Leaf and Mark Bell in Ironstone Place, Leeds. Mark was a 39 year old corporation labourer, born Leeds, living with his wife Minnie 32, born Leeds, and their children Eliza P 10 born Birkenhead, Cheshire; James William 8 born Leeds ;Mark 7; Richard 3;and Eva Louisa aged 0. All born Leeds. Also living with them was Robert Leaf a 15 year old, born Leeds, working as a soap wrapper.

  • At the time of the 1911 census, Eva Louisa Bell was living in the household of Minnie Leaf in Yorkshire. Minnie was a 38 year old seam presser born Haxby Yorkshire, a widow living with her children Richard 13, an errand boy; Eva 10; Frank 8; Elizabeth 6; and James 3. All the children were born in Leeds.

  • At the age of 20 years and 1 month, Eva Louisa Bell married Frank Souter Hall on 31 July 1920 in Yorkshire.
  • Eva Louisa Bell died on 22 November 1970 in Yorkshire at age 70.

Children of Eva Louisa Bell and Frank Souter Hall

Frank Bell

M, b. 1903
  • Frank Bell was born in 1903 in Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of Mark Bell and Minnie Leaf.
  • At the time of the 1911 census, Frank Bell was living in the household of Minnie Leaf in Yorkshire. Minnie was a 38 year old seam presser born Haxby Yorkshire, a widow living with her children Richard 13, an errand boy; Eva 10; Frank 8; Elizabeth 6; and James 3. All the children were born in Leeds.

George Bell

M, b. circa 1855
  • George Bell was born circa 1855.
  • George Bell married Lily Primmer, daughter of Joseph Primmer and Ann Hurst, on 7 November 1883 in New Zealand.
  • On 1 May 1915 The Supreme Court placed an advertisement in the New Zealand Herald regarding the notice of dissolution of the marriage of George Bell and Lilly Primmer on the grounds of her wilful desertion of him without just cause for upwards of five years.

Children of George Bell and Lily Primmer

George Richmond Bell

M, b. 1887, d. 1940
  • George Richmond Bell was born in 1887 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of George Bell and Lily Primmer.
  • At the age of 29 years, George Richmond Bell married Mildred Elizabeth Rose Gadd in 1916 in New Zealand.
  • George Richmond Bell died in 1940 in New Zealand.

James Bell

M
  • James Bell witnessed the marriage of George Michael Woods and Janet McGregor on 19 October 1874 in Liverpool, New South Wales. George Michael and Jane were married at the McGregor family home by Edward Holland, Presbyterian Minister. Witnesses to the marriage were Jane's brother John McGregor and James Bell.

James Bell

M, b. 1908
  • James Bell was born in 1908 in Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of Mark Bell and Minnie Leaf.
  • At the time of the 1911 census, James Bell was living in the household of Minnie Leaf in Yorkshire. Minnie was a 38 year old seam presser born Haxby Yorkshire, a widow living with her children Richard 13, an errand boy; Eva 10; Frank 8; Elizabeth 6; and James 3. All the children were born in Leeds.

James William Bell

M, b. March 1895
  • James William Bell's birth was registered in the Leeds, Yorkshire Registration District in the March 1895 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Mark Bell and Minnie Leaf.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, James William Bell was living in the household of Minnie Leaf and Mark Bell in Ironstone Place, Leeds. Mark was a 39 year old corporation labourer, born Leeds, living with his wife Minnie 32, born Leeds, and their children Eliza P 10 born Birkenhead, Cheshire; James William 8 born Leeds ;Mark 7; Richard 3;and Eva Louisa aged 0. All born Leeds. Also living with them was Robert Leaf a 15 year old, born Leeds, working as a soap wrapper.

Jane Bell

F, b. circa 1810, d. before 1863
  • Jane Bell was born circa 1810.
  • Jane Bell married Samuel Plant circa 1830.
  • Jane Bell died before 1863.

Children of Jane Bell and Samuel Plant

Lilla Bell

F, b. 1884, d. 1937
  • Lilla Bell was born in 1884 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of George Bell and Lily Primmer.
  • At the age of 20 years, Lilla Bell married Carrem Koorey in 1904 in New Zealand.
  • Lilla Bell died in 1937 in New Zealand.

Lorna Myrtle Bell

F, b. 1916, d. 1994

Mark Bell

M, b. 1862, d. March 1910
  • Mark Bell was born in 1862.
  • His marriage, at 28 years, to Minnie Leaf, daughter of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey, was registered in the June 1890 Quarter in York, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Mark Bell and Minnie Leaf appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Ironstone Place, Leeds. Mark was a 39 year old corporation labourer, born Leeds, living with his wife Minnie 32, born Leeds, and their children Eliza P 10 born Birkenhead, Cheshire; James William 8 born Leeds ;Mark 7; Richard 3;and Eva Louisa aged 0. All born Leeds. Also living with them was Robert Leaf a 15 year old, born Leeds, working as a soap wrapper.

  • His death was recorded with the Yorkshire Registration District in the March 1910 Quarter.

Children of Mark Bell and Minnie Leaf