Leo Bell (1939–2007) was born in Colorado City, TX and died in Midland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Leo Elmer Bell 1939–2007

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Feb 1939 · Colorado City, TX

Died 5 Nov 2007 · Midland

Father Ollie Oliver Bell

Mother Lois Marie Bell

Spouse Linda Patterson

Children Barbara Heath, Brenda Jones, Cynthia Cox, Jimmy Lee Bell, Loretta Kay Bell, Sandra Trantham

Siblings Clarence Ollie Bell, Helen Beatrice Ruth, Lawrence Oliver Bell

Records

1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current U.S., Phone and Address Directories, … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Texas, Birth Index

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Biography

In 1939, Leo Elmer Bell entered the world in Colorado City, TX, born to ollie oliver bell and lois marie bell. In 1935, Leo Elmer Bell established residence. In 1940, Leo Elmer Bell resided in Justice Prec #4, Mitchell, Texas, USA. Leo Elmer Bell married linda patterson, and had children including barbara heath, brenda jones, cynthia cox, jimmy lee bell, loretta kay bell, sandra trantham. Leo Elmer Bell passed away in 2007 in Midland.

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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Burial Records U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Newspaper U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
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City Directory U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Birth Records Texas, Birth Index

Life Timeline

1935

Leo Elmer Bell resided here

Residence

1939

Birth of Leo Elmer Bell in Colorado City, TX

Birth

1940

Leo Elmer Bell resided here in Justice Prec #4, Mitchell, Texas, USA

Residence

1953

Leo Elmer Bell resided here in Texas

Residence

1986

Leo Elmer Bell resided here in Odessa, TX

Residence

1993

Leo Elmer Bell resided here in Odessa, Texas, USA

Residence

2007

Death of Leo Elmer Bell in Odessa, Ector County, Texas, United States of America

Death

2007

Burial of Leo Elmer Bell in Midland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Leo Bell

This ancestor line traces from Pike County, Arkansas, United States of America (1911) to Colorado City, TX (1939) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Leo Bell (1939–2007) was born in Colorado City, TX and died in Midland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Leo in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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