Our Family History

George Pell
1. George Pell was born in 1760 in Skelmanthorpe, Yorkshire, England; died on 1 Apr 1846 in Cheadle Bulkeley, Stockport, Cheshire, England; was buried on 5 Apr 1846 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. Family/Spouse: Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Pell
was christened on 8 Sep 1782 in Emley, Yorkshire, England; died about 1797; was buried on 20 Jan 1797 in St. Thomas, Heaton-Norris, Lancashire, England.
George married Mary Rowley on 26 Mar 1780 in Birstall, Yorkshire, England. Mary was born in 1754; died about 1826; was buried on 13 Dec 1826 in Cheadle, Cheshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Pell
was christened on 8 Sep 1782 in Emley, Yorkshire, England; died about 1797; was buried on 20 Jan 1797 in St. Thomas, Heaton-Norris, Lancashire, England. - 3. George Pell
was born in 1785 in Almondbury, Yorkshire, England; was christened on 26 Feb 1786 in Almondbury, Yorkshire, England; died in 1831 in Styall, Cheshire, England. - 4. Hannah Pell
was born in 1789 in Almondbury, Yorkshire, England; was christened on 1 Nov 1789 in Almondbury, Yorkshire, England; died on 24 Aug 1868 in Bridegwater, Massachusetts.
- 2. William Pell
Generation: 2
2. William Pell
(1.George1) was christened on 8 Sep 1782 in Emley, Yorkshire, England; died about 1797; was buried on 20 Jan 1797 in St. Thomas, Heaton-Norris, Lancashire, England. 3. George Pell
(1.George1) was born in 1785 in Almondbury, Yorkshire, England; was christened on 26 Feb 1786 in Almondbury, Yorkshire, England; died in 1831 in Styall, Cheshire, England. George married Martha Hardy on 18 May 1806 in Cheadle, Cheshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Hannah Pell
(1.George1) was born in 1789 in Almondbury, Yorkshire, England; was christened on 1 Nov 1789 in Almondbury, Yorkshire, England; died on 24 Aug 1868 in Bridegwater, Massachusetts. Hannah married John Bence on 3 Sep 1812 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. John was born in 1788 in See research note; died on 29 Jul 1855 in Stockport, Cheshire, Lancashire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Selena Bence
was born on 13 Jun 1817 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened in 1817. - 6. Priscilla Bence
was born on 8 Dec 1819 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 19 Mar 1820 in Macclesfield, Lancashire, England. - 7. Thomas Bence
was born on 2 May 1822 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; died on 21 Feb 1890 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 8. Frederick Bence
was born on 23 May 1824 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 19 Dec 1824 in Macclesfield, Lancashire, England; died on 23 Oct 1892 in 69 Scourfield Street, Liverpool, West Derby. - 9. William Bence
was born on 2 May 1826 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 6 Jul 1828 in Macclesfield, Lancashire, England; died on 18 Mar 1900 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 10. Harriet Bence
was born in 1827 in Heaton Norris, Lancashire, England; died on 7 Jun 1848 in Wellington Road, North, Heaton Norris. - 11. John Bence
was born on 16 Apr 1828 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 6 Jul 1828 in Macclesfield, Lancashire, England; died on 27 Jan 1904 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 12. Mary Louisa Bence
was born on 21 Jun 1830 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 18 Feb 1849 in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England; died in 1930 in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA.
- 5. Selena Bence
Generation: 3
5. Selena Bence
(4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 13 Jun 1817 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened in 1817. 6. Priscilla Bence
(4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 8 Dec 1819 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 19 Mar 1820 in Macclesfield, Lancashire, England. 7. Thomas Bence
(4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 2 May 1822 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; died on 21 Feb 1890 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas married Lucy Leigh on 12 Jun 1843 in Manchester, St Mary, St Denys and St George, Lancashire, England. Lucy was born on 25 Dec 1818 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; died on 9 Mar 1893 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Hannah Bence
was born in 1845 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; died on 12 May 1918 in Somerset, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. - 14. Priscilla Bence
was born on 7 Apr 1846 in Back Bury Street, Heaton Norris, Lancashire; died on 2 Dec 1914; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 15. Alice Bence
was born on 24 May 1848 in Waterside, Glossop, Derbyshire, England; died on 18 Dec 1908 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 16. Emma Bence
was born on 1 Jul 1851 in King Street, Brinnington, Stockport, Cheshire; died on 2 Dec 1882 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.
- 13. Hannah Bence
8. Frederick Bence
(4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 23 May 1824 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 19 Dec 1824 in Macclesfield, Lancashire, England; died on 23 Oct 1892 in 69 Scourfield Street, Liverpool, West Derby. Frederick married Harriett Schofield on 25 Dec 1846 in Manchester Collegiate Parish Church. Harriett was born in 1827 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 6 Jun 1848 in Wellington Road, Heaton Norris, Lancashire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Frederick married Margaret Avery on 2 May 1853 in Heaton Mersey, Lancashire. Margaret was born in 1834 in Warrington, Lancashire, England; died on 21 Apr 1910 in Everton South, Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Mary Ann Bence
was born on 2 Feb 1854 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. - 18. John Bence
was born in 1856 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died in Dec 1939 in Liverpool South, Lancashire, England. - 19. William Bence
was born about 1859 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died in 1871 in West Derby, Lancashire, England. - 20. Horatio Bence
was born in 1861 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died in Jan 1862 in Lancashire, England. - 21. Frederick Bence
was born in Apr 1863 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. - 22. Hannah Bence
was born in Oct 1865 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died in Apr 1871 in Lancashire, England. - 23. Emma Priscilla Bence
was born in Oct 1869 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. - 24. Harriett Bence
was born on 6 Feb 1874 in Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire; died in Dec 1950 in Liverpool North, Lancashire, England. - 25. Thomas Henry Bence
was born in Oct 1876 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died on 29 May 1877 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
- 17. Mary Ann Bence
9. William Bence
(4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 2 May 1826 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 6 Jul 1828 in Macclesfield, Lancashire, England; died on 18 Mar 1900 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. William married Ann Gaskell on 3 Sep 1848 in Didsbury, St James, Lancashire, England. Ann (daughter of Peter Gaskell and Hannah Handford) was born on 4 May 1826 in Disley, Cheshire, England; was christened on 25 Jun 1826 in Saint Mary,Disley,Cheshire,England; died on 14 Mar 1853 in Heaton Norris, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Peter Gaskell Bence
was born on 30 Nov 1849 in 26 George's Road, Heaton Norris, Lancashire, England; died on 10 May 1919 in Newport, Rhode Island, USA; was buried in 1919 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. - 27. Ellen Bence
was born on 29 Mar 1852 in Love Lane, Heaton Norris; died on 4 Aug 1852 in 81 Love Lane, Heaton Norris, Lancashire.
William married Sarah Jane Hudson on 26 Dec 1853 in Heaton Chapel, St Thomas, Lancashire, England. Sarah (daughter of William Hudson and Jane) was born on 30 May 1826 in Cheadle Bulkley, Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 6 Oct 1826 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; died on 9 Feb 1904 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Horatio Bence
was born on 22 Jul 1854 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; died in Oct 1854 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. - 29. John William Bence
was born on 2 Oct 1855 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island now part of Fall River; died on 28 Nov 1939 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. - 30. Edwin Bence
was born on 4 Feb 1858 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 9 Jun 1862 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. - 31. Sarah J Bence
was born on 16 Feb 1860 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 1 Apr 1933 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 32. Mary Hannah Bence
was born on 10 May 1862 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 21 Feb 1863 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. - 33. Eli Bence
was born on 17 Jan 1865 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 4 May 1915 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 34. Minnie Bence
was born on 30 Jul 1868 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 19 Aug 1930 in Dwelly Street, Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.
- 26. Peter Gaskell Bence
10. Harriet Bence
(4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born in 1827 in Heaton Norris, Lancashire, England; died on 7 Jun 1848 in Wellington Road, North, Heaton Norris. 11. John Bence
(4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 16 Apr 1828 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 6 Jul 1828 in Macclesfield, Lancashire, England; died on 27 Jan 1904 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. John married Ann Wilson on 9 Apr 1852 in Heaton Chapel, St Thomas, Lancashire, England. Ann (daughter of James Wilson and Harriet) was born about 1831 in England; died on 7 Oct 1906 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Albert Ernest Bence
was born on 6 Sep 1870 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 35. Albert Ernest Bence
12. Mary Louisa Bence
(4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 21 Jun 1830 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; was christened on 18 Feb 1849 in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England; died in 1930 in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA. Mary married William Alpin on 11 Jul 1855 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. William was born about 1826 in England; died in 1905 in California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
13. Hannah Bence
(7.Thomas3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born in 1845 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; died on 12 May 1918 in Somerset, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 14. Priscilla Bence
(7.Thomas3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 7 Apr 1846 in Back Bury Street, Heaton Norris, Lancashire; died on 2 Dec 1914; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. 15. Alice Bence
(7.Thomas3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 24 May 1848 in Waterside, Glossop, Derbyshire, England; died on 18 Dec 1908 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. Alice married Joseph Thornton on 20 Apr 1867 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph was born about 1844 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Emma Bence
(7.Thomas3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 1 Jul 1851 in King Street, Brinnington, Stockport, Cheshire; died on 2 Dec 1882 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. 17. Mary Ann Bence
(8.Frederick3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 2 Feb 1854 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. 18. John Bence
(8.Frederick3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born in 1856 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died in Dec 1939 in Liverpool South, Lancashire, England. 19. William Bence
(8.Frederick3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born about 1859 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died in 1871 in West Derby, Lancashire, England. 20. Horatio Bence
(8.Frederick3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born in 1861 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died in Jan 1862 in Lancashire, England. 21. Frederick Bence
(8.Frederick3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born in Apr 1863 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. 22. Hannah Bence
(8.Frederick3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born in Oct 1865 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died in Apr 1871 in Lancashire, England. 23. Emma Priscilla Bence
(8.Frederick3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born in Oct 1869 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. 24. Harriett Bence
(8.Frederick3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 6 Feb 1874 in Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire; died in Dec 1950 in Liverpool North, Lancashire, England. 25. Thomas Henry Bence
(8.Frederick3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born in Oct 1876 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died on 29 May 1877 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. 26. Peter Gaskell Bence
(9.William3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 30 Nov 1849 in 26 George's Road, Heaton Norris, Lancashire, England; died on 10 May 1919 in Newport, Rhode Island, USA; was buried in 1919 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Peter married Sarah Jane Ball on 21 Jan 1871 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah (daughter of John Ball and Hannah Entwistle) was born on 8 Feb 1849 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 30 Jun 1890 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Minnie Bence
was born on 3 Jan 1872 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 31 Mar 1931 in 20 Albion Street, Fall River. - 37. Frederick William Bence
was born on 14 Dec 1873 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 1 Jun 1955 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. - 38. Edwin Bence
was born on 17 Aug 1876 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 Oct 1878 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 39. George Hudson Bence
was born on 22 Jun 1879 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 21 May 1948 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 40. Maud Mabel Bence
was born on 8 Jun 1881 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 22 Jan 1971 in Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. - 41. Lillian Elizabeth Bence
was born on 18 Oct 1883 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 18 Dec 1961 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. - 42. Arthur Ernest Bence
was born on 3 Jun 1886 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Jan 1950 in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. - 43. Frank Bence
was born on 28 Oct 1888 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 19 Jul 1890 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 44. Child Bence
was born on 30 Jun 1890 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 30 Jun 1890 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.
Peter married Emma Rowena Macomber on 25 Aug 1892 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Emma (daughter of Frederick B Macomber and Rowena Borden Grinnell) was born on 29 Nov 1853 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA; died on 7 Feb 1909 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in 1909 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. Raymond Everett Bence
was born on 23 Dec 1892 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 1 Jul 1973 in New Hampshire, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
- 36. Minnie Bence
27. Ellen Bence
(9.William3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 29 Mar 1852 in Love Lane, Heaton Norris; died on 4 Aug 1852 in 81 Love Lane, Heaton Norris, Lancashire. 28. Horatio Bence
(9.William3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 22 Jul 1854 in Stockport, Cheshire, England; died in Oct 1854 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. 29. John William Bence
(9.William3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 2 Oct 1855 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island now part of Fall River; died on 28 Nov 1939 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. John married Harriett Elizabeth Fields on 28 Jun 1883 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Harriett was born on 7 Aug 1857 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA; died on 23 Apr 1924 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 46. Henry F. Bence
was born on 20 Mar 1885 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 9 Aug 1885 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. - 47. Mabel G. Bence
was born in 1887 in Massachusetts, USA.
- 46. Henry F. Bence
30. Edwin Bence
(9.William3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 4 Feb 1858 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 9 Jun 1862 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 31. Sarah J Bence
(9.William3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 16 Feb 1860 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 1 Apr 1933 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 48. Jessie Talcott
was born on 3 Sep 1882 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 27 Aug 1959 in Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire, USA.
Sarah married Robert S Goff in 1882. Robert was born in Nov 1859 in Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 48. Jessie Talcott
32. Mary Hannah Bence
(9.William3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 10 May 1862 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 21 Feb 1863 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 33. Eli Bence
(9.William3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 17 Jan 1865 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 4 May 1915 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. Eli married Sarah A. Hayhurst on 26 Jul 1886 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah (daughter of William Hayhurst and Emma) was born in 1866 in England; died on 12 Dec 1899 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 49. Roy Sydney Bence
was born on 5 Feb 1889 in Massachusetts, USA.
Eli married Annie C. Maxfield about 1903. Annie was born on 14 Jun 1873 in Fairhaven, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 26 Oct 1923 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 49. Roy Sydney Bence
was born on 5 Feb 1889 in Massachusetts, USA. - 50. Priscilla Bence
was born on 20 Jul 1907 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; died on 6 Jan 1909 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. - 51. Maxfield Hudson Bence
was born on 18 May 1910 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; died on 25 Jun 1981 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA; was buried in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA.
- 49. Roy Sydney Bence
34. Minnie Bence
(9.William3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 30 Jul 1868 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA; died on 19 Aug 1930 in Dwelly Street, Fall River, Massachusetts, USA. Minnie married James D Whittles on 25 Dec 1888 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. James was born about 1863 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
35. Albert Ernest Bence
(11.John3, 4.Hannah2, 1.George1) was born on 6 Sep 1870 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
