Heppinstall Family
My husbands Great Grandmother was Elizabeth Hempenstall she was born in Delgony, Wicklow Irland on 25th Oct. 1829. Her father was Benjamin Hemp. mother was Anne Somers. It stated on Benjamin's death certificat that he fought at the battle of Trafalgar although we can't verify that fact. She came to Morton Bay [Brisbane] Australia on the ship John Fieldon, in June 1853. She married George Bell and had 6 Children, John Henry, 08 March 1856. Edward 09 July 1857, Elizabeth 03July 1859, Thomas Benjamin 04Jan. 1861, Sarah Jane 14July 1862, Alfred Ernest 13Sep. 1864.She Died In Townsville on 20th July 1895. We are trying to find somthing about her Sister Ann Born 1820, who came out on the Ganges 1841 to West Australia Sponsered by her Brother in law name unknown. She married a Thomas Smith. Children Elizabeth 1842, Margaret 1843, Owen 1846, John 1846, James 1849, Mary Ann 1850. More info Please.