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Lt Col Thomas Beale\Bell 1618–1678

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lt Beale\Bell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Oct 1618 · Gravesend, Kent, England
Died 10 Dec 1678 · Jamestown, James County, Virginia, British American Colony
Spouse Mary Neal
Children Robert Bell Vi

Researchers connected through Lt Beale\Bell 1618–1678

and 1 more tree owner connected with Lt Beale\Bell 1618–1678

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Neal

Biography

Lt Col Thomas Beale, Bell was born in 1618 in Gravesend, Kent, England. Lt Col Thomas Beale, Bell married mary neal, and had children including robert bell vi. Lt Col Thomas Beale, Bell passed away in 1678 in Jamestown, James County, Virginia, British American Colony.

Sources

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1618
Birth of Lt Col Thomas Beale, Bell in Gravesend, Kent, England
Birth
1678
Death of Lt Col Thomas Beale, Bell in Jamestown, James County, Virginia, British American Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lt Beale\Bell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lt Beale\Bell (1618–1678) was born in Gravesend, Kent, England and died in Jamestown, James County, Virginia, British American Colony. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lt 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 1 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Lt Beale\Bell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lt Col Thomas Beale\Bell PTP
1618–1678
Gravesend, Kent, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Lt Beale\Bell's Descendants

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Lt Col Thomas Beale\Bell PTP 1618–1678