Hi I'm following up a family story of an ancestor who was supposed to be a sea captain.This is a story that has been passed down my brother in law's family and everyone is certain it's true!Does anyone know how and where I could research this?
His name was William Denman Bell born 1878 Sheffield.In 1901 he was at Haigh Wigan and was a metal worker,in 1911 at Blackpool and was a window cleaner!!!
If he did join the navy or merchant navy he'd surely have to get a move on to become a captain???
Any comments or advice would be most welcome
Thanks for looking
Liz
His name was William Denman Bell born 1878 Sheffield.In 1901 he was at Haigh Wigan and was a metal worker,in 1911 at Blackpool and was a window cleaner!!!
If he did join the navy or merchant navy he'd surely have to get a move on to become a captain???
Any comments or advice would be most welcome
Thanks for looking
Liz
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