Robert Bell (1587–1639) was born in Outwell, Norfolk, England and died in Outwell, Norfolk, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Bell 1587–1639

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Feb 1587 · Outwell, Norfolk, England

Died 31 Oct 1639 · Outwell, Norfolk, England

Father Edmond Bell

Mother Elizabeth Anne Osborne

Spouse Alice Colston

Children Thomas Bell

Siblings Frances Bell, Henry Bell, Humphrey Bell, Jane Bell, Katherine Bell, Peter Bell, Phillip Bell, Susan Bell, Synolphus Bell Sr

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edmond Bell

Elizabeth Anne Osborne

Spouse(s)

Alice Colston

Mary Chester

Children

Thomas Bell

Biography

Robert Bell was born in 1587 in Outwell, Norfolk, England, the child of edmond bell and elizabeth anne osborne. Robert Bell married alice colston, mary chester, and had children including thomas bell. Robert Bell passed away in 1639 in Outwell, Norfolk, England.

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1587

Birth of Robert Bell in Outwell, Norfolk, England

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1639

Death of Robert Bell in Outwell, Norfolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Bell

This ancestor line traces from Turin, Torino, Piemonte, Italy (1000) to Outwell, Norfolk, England (1587) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Bell (1587–1639) was born in Outwell, Norfolk, England and died in Outwell, Norfolk, England. 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 Robert 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 24 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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