Hello Lynne,
My name is Rod Beckinsale. I am the son of Bruce and Maisie Beckinsale (nee Johnson) of Bangalow NSW. Mum was related to the Bell family and both her and her brother Clyde often spoke of a connection with Laurieton and the name Granny Bell often came up. As a young boy I recall a visit to Belmore, Sydney to visit Bruce and Joy Sanders. I think Joy and Mum were cousins, and I have a feeling her maiden name was Bell. There is another relative (name I can’t recall) who did an extensive family history that included the Johnson’s and, I think, the Bells. I’m not sure by my sister may have a copy of it.
If any of this interests you, please feel free to contact me using the email address given.
Hello Rod. I am Joyce and Bruce’s daughter. Yes Mum and Auntie Maisie were cousins which I never realised for some odd reason. I have such fond memories of Bangalow visits. I will send an email soon. Lynn was my age I think. Yrs Lynne.
Hi Lynn
My name is Lynn Smith (nee Beckinsale) Rod’s sister.
I also remember stories from Mum about Grannie Bell, I have photos of her.
I am not sure if the person Rod is referring to about family history is Queenie & Fred Robinson. They did a very comprehensive research on the family tree and did a book of it.
I remember your family Lynn as I stayed with them for a few months in 1968 at Belmore. I was 18.
If you would like to contact me that would be great.
How great we are the same age. I have so often wondered how you were
Hello Lynne,
My name is Rod Beckinsale. I am the son of Bruce and Maisie Beckinsale (nee Johnson) of Bangalow NSW. Mum was related to the Bell family and both her and her brother Clyde often spoke of a connection with Laurieton and the name Granny Bell often came up. As a young boy I recall a visit to Belmore, Sydney to visit Bruce and Joy Sanders. I think Joy and Mum were cousins, and I have a feeling her maiden name was Bell. There is another relative (name I can’t recall) who did an extensive family history that included the Johnson’s and, I think, the Bells. I’m not sure by my sister may have a copy of it.
If any of this interests you, please feel free to contact me using the email address given.
Regards,
Rod Beckinsale
Hello Rod. I am Joyce and Bruce’s daughter. Yes Mum and Auntie Maisie were cousins which I never realised for some odd reason. I have such fond memories of Bangalow visits. I will send an email soon. Lynn was my age I think. Yrs Lynne.
Hi Lynn
My name is Lynn Smith (nee Beckinsale) Rod’s sister.
I also remember stories from Mum about Grannie Bell, I have photos of her.
I am not sure if the person Rod is referring to about family history is Queenie & Fred Robinson. They did a very comprehensive research on the family tree and did a book of it.
I remember your family Lynn as I stayed with them for a few months in 1968 at Belmore. I was 18.
If you would like to contact me that would be great.
How great we are the same age. I have so often wondered how you were