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Captain Francis Bell 1611–1689 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 November 1611

Birth Location: Stamford, Yorkshire or York, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 8 January 1689

Death Location: Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Rebecca Wyandanch

Children(s): Elizabeth Bell, Jonathan Bell, Mary Turney

The story of Captain Francis Bell began in 1611 in Stamford, Yorkshire or York, Yorkshire, England. In 1639, Captain Francis Bell resided in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Captain Francis Bell married Rebecca Bell, Rebecca Elizabeth Wyandanch, and had children including Elizabeth Rebecca Bell, Jonathan Bell, Mary Turney. Captain Francis Bell passed away in 1689 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Captain Francis Bell began in 1611 in Stamford, Yorkshire or York, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1639, Captain Francis Bell resided in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • Captain Francis Bell married Rebecca Bell, Rebecca Elizabeth Wyandanch, and had children including Elizabeth Rebecca Bell, Jonathan Bell, Mary Turney.
  • Captain Francis Bell passed away in 1689 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Captain Bell's Ancestors

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Captain Bell
1611–1689
Birth Place: Stamford, Yorkshire or York, Yorkshire, England
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Captain Bell's Descendants

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Captain (Francis) Bell (11 November 1611–8 January 1689) m. Rebecca (Elizabeth) Wyandanch (1618–17 May 1684)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Rebecca) Bell 1655–1710 m. Abrahm Martin 1644–1711 m. John Martin 1637–
    1. 1. John Martin 1682–1756 m. Letitia (Elisabeth) Lewis 1676–1716
      1. 1. General (George Martin (6th great) grandfather) 1704–1800 m. Susanna Coleman 1710–1750 m. Susanna West 1710–
        1. 1. Letitia (Lettice) Martin 1735–1784 m. William (Berry) West 1735–1815
        2. 2. John Martin 1740–1780
        3. 3. Zachariah Martin 1760–1791
      2. 2. Judge (William Dickinson) Martin 1792–1833
    2. 2. James (W) Martin 1699–1771
  2. 2. Jonathan Bell 1641–1699 m. Susanna Pierson 1652–1707
    1. 1. Mary (Bell) (Buell) 1678–1711
  3. 3. Mary Turney 1646–1724 m. Joshua Hoyt 1641–1690 m. Joseph Turney 1644–
    1. 1. Mary Hoyt 1664–1739
    2. 2. Joshua Hoyt 1670–1744
    3. 3. Sarah Hoyt 1674–1715
    4. 4. Samuel Hoyt 1678–1738
    5. 5. Abigail Hoyt 1685–
    6. 6. Hannah Hoyt 1681–1711
    7. 7. Moses Hoyt 1683–1731
    8. 8. Rebecca Hoyt 1667–

Captain Bell's Timeline

7 Records

1611
11 November 1611
Birth of Captain Francis Bell in Stamford, Yorkshire or York, Yorkshire, England
Stamford, Yorkshire or York, Yorkshire, England
1611
1 Nov 1611
Captain Francis Bell was baptized in Thirsk,York,England
Thirsk,York,England
1639
1639-1864
Age 28
Captain Francis Bell resided here in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1689
Abt 1689
Age 78
Captain Francis Bell resided here in Stamford
Stamford
1689
8 January 1689
Age 78
Death of Captain Francis Bell in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1689
1689
Age 78
Captain Francis Bell - Probate in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1838
18 Feb 1838
Age 227
Captain Francis Bell was baptized in Stapleton, Holy Trinity, Gloucestershire, England
Stapleton, Holy Trinity, Gloucestershire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 November 1611
    Event Place: Stamford, Yorkshire or York, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1611
    Event Place: Thirsk,York,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1838
    Event Place: Stapleton, Holy Trinity, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1639-1864
    Event Place: Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: The history of Fairfield : Fairfield County, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1641
    Event Place: Connecticut
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1689
    Event Place: Stamford
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 January 1689
    Event Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1689
    Event Place: Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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