hi from Oregon, Sue and Roger Did you see my postings on Rev.Bell? I have a bio and 2 pics. my ggf who came to Canada, with Rev. Bell before he became a minister. My Robert is related to both Margaret Robertson (his Mum) and a Jean Powrie who married Alex. Butchart. My Robert's brother James lived in Lundie. I have a picture of the relatives attendant at the Reaper's debut.... it's not labelled as to individuals but still interesting. Robert's sister Janet Powrie married Dr.Robbie Robertson, the doctor in Errol. My info came from a book written about the village they settled in Fergus centennial, and mentions an original photo of Patrick and his journal. I'm still trying to locate the journal of Patrick Bell, do either of you know where it is currently? Mary in Oregon (Mary Powrie Schacht) Blairgowrie has a small Family history society, in their library. they are too small to have a website, email, or be a member of the Assoc. of Scottish FHS, or the Federation of British FHS. They have a fax. I've had surgeons allow me access to the Doctor records, which are passed down to the next surgeon in villages with a history of only having one doctor per place. I found my ggf birth weight, as his Mum had a history of big bairns, so a doctor was in attendance. (rare unless twins or if a history of problems with births) You might find out more about the doctor in your family. 12/05/1799 BELL PATRICK GEORGE BELL/MARGARET LUNAN M AUCHTERHOUSE /ANGUS 273/00 0020 0246 is his christening. and his brother Alex was born in 1794. Blairgowrie & East Perthshire Local History Trust, Blairgowrie Genealogy Centre c/o Blairgowrie Library, Leslie Street, Blairgowrie,Tel: 01250 875212 (open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 2-4pm) Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth (displays on local and farming history from Alyth and the surrounding area) Glenshee meanwhile is home to Scotland & Britain's first genealogy hotel. _http://www.perthshire.co.uk/index.asp?lm=70_ (http://www.perthshire.co.uk/index.asp?lm=70) In a message dated 2/3/2013 1:47:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, rmacwilliam@onetel.com writes: Hi Sue I was interested to read your note on Rev Patrick BELL and his reaper. My gtgtgrandmother Margaret BUTCHART, wife of Henry JACK, Inspector of Poor in Dundee, had a brother George who farmed at Lumbenny, Fife, in the 1820s and 30s. The Gardener's Magazine, Vol VI, 1830, [Google Books] contains an illustrated account of Bell's reaper, which includes some users' reports. Among these is one signed George BUTCHART, Lumbenny; Robt BUTCHART, Broomblae, and James ROBERTSON, Reedylees, who were "joint proprietors" of a machine. These three farms are close to Auchtermuchty. George had been born in Auchterhouse in 1797, so was a neighbouring contemporary of the inventor in his youth. His parents were Alexander BUTCHART and Margaret BELL who married in Auchterhouse in 1793, she being a daughter of Alexander BELL and Isabel SMITH of Lundie and Fowlis. Among Margaret BELL's siblings was George, born 1765 in Lundie. Can you say if this George was father of Patrick? I have no proof that George B and Robt B were related, however George B's wife was Margaret ROBERTSON of Auchtermuchty. The "joint proprietors" may well have been a family group. Also, I have Dr Charles Smith LUNAN marrying Margaret E M SHAW of Glenshee in 1889. His father Robert was also a doctor, and both practised in Blairgowrie. Does this connect with your LUNANs? Best Wishes Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Hembury-Kellow" <finbar2008@sky.com> To: <angus@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [ANGUS] Rev Patrick Bell 1800-1869 Hi Alastair, Yes, I've done quite a bit of info on Rev Patrick BELL. He was born 19 Apr 1799, Auchterhouse, Angus, son of George BELL and his wife Margaret LUNAN, who were married on 20 Jul 1793. (My own interest is really in the LUNANs - Patrick BELL's mother, Margaret LUNAN, was a sister of my 5G Grandmother, Christian LUNAN). Patrick BELL was one of eleven children. He married Jean/Jane LAWSON on 5 Oct 1859, Dundee, Angus, and they had three children. As well as being the Minister of Carmyllie, Angus, Patrick was also an inventor, and by 1828 had come up with the first automatic reaping machine, the Bell's Reaper. Eventually, it helped to change the face of farming, and 40 years on, Patrick was presented with the handsome sum of £1,000 and a silver salver by the Scottish Highland and Agricultural Society. Patrick BELL died in 1869. Hope this helps! Best wishes, Sue -----Original Message----- From: angus-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:angus-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of alibell@tiscali.co.uk Sent: 28 January 2013 22:15 > > > Alistair Bell. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ANGUS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ANGUS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message