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Catherine A. Bell 1767–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1767

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 12 Oct 1842

Death Location: Nelson County, KY

Father: Margaret Wakefield

Mother: Johannes Bell

Spouse(s): John Shoptaugh

Children(s): Thomas Shoptaw

The story of Catherine A. Bell began in 1767 in Pennsylvania, USA. In 1850, Catherine A. Bell resided in District 1, Nelson, Kentucky, USA. Catherine A. Bell married John William Shoptaugh, and had children including Thomas Shoptaw. Catherine A. Bell passed away in 1842 in Nelson County, KY.

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Biography

  • The story of Catherine A. Bell began in 1767 in Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1850, Catherine A. Bell resided in District 1, Nelson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Catherine A. Bell married John William Shoptaugh, and had children including Thomas Shoptaw.
  • Catherine A. Bell passed away in 1842 in Nelson County, KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Catherine Bell's Ancestors

Self
Catherine Bell
1767–1842
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Margaret Wakefield
1745–1815
Pennsylvania
Johannes (V 'John' "SLAVEOWNER") Bell
1747–1825
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Bridget Banks
1716–1810
Aughrim, County Galway, Ireland
MATTHEW WAKEFIELD
1712–1797
Aughrim, Clare, Ireland
Joseph (John) Bell
1720–1793
Caroline, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth Johnson
1705–1796
Craven, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Wakefield
1682–1677
Elizabeth Blaney
1686–1805
Colonel Beall
1672–1764
Elizabeth Magruder
1689–1764
William Johnson
1665–1726
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Wakefield
1661–1720
Dorothy Troth
1661–1728
Susanna Duncombe
1634–1728
Richard Johnson
1632–1689

Catherine Bell's Descendants

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Catherine (A.) Bell (1767–12 Oct 1842) m. John (William) Shoptaugh (11 Mar 1764–15 Nov 1851)
  1. 1. Thomas Shoptaw 1790–1850 m. Rachel (Welch Shoptaw) Hashfield 1794–1852
    1. 1. William (J) Shoptaw 1822–1896 m. Mary Carr 1817–1870 m. Franky (A. Yancey or) Yancy 1830–
      1. 1. John (Westley) Shoptaw 1850–1933 m. Alvaretta (Bettie) Garrett 1860–1920
        1. 1. Earl (G.) Shoptaw 1882–1926 m. Helen (Emily Ann) Thomas 1884–1970
        2. 2. Paul Shoptaw 1902–1902
        3. 3. Raymond Shoptaw 1884–
        4. 4. George Shoptaw 1887–
        5. 5. John (R Shoptaw) Jr 1889–
        6. 6. Ninnie Shoptaw 1893–
        7. 7. Charlie Shoptaw 1896–
        8. 8. Mina Burris 1893–
      2. 2. Cassie Shoptaw 1849–
      3. 3. David Choctow 1838–
      4. 4. Caroline Choctow 1846–1882
      5. 5. Rebecca Choctow 1847–1916
      6. 6. Sarah (J) Shoptaw 1847–
      7. 7. William Shoptaw 1853–
      8. 8. Louisa Yancy 1869–
    2. 2. Adam (Hoke) Shoptaw 1820–1886
    3. 3. Elizabeth Shoptaw 1818–1911
    4. 4. Jane Shoptaw 1837–
    5. 5. Jeremiah Shoptaw 1829–
    6. 6. Rebecca (A) Shoptaw 1825–1852
    7. 7. Susan (M) Shoptaw 1835–1887

Catherine Bell's Timeline

3 Records

1767
1767
Birth of Catherine A. Bell in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1842
12 Oct 1842
Age 75
Death of Catherine A. Bell in Nelson County, KY
Nelson County, KY
1850
1850
Age 83
Catherine A. Bell resided here in District 1, Nelson, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Nelson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Nelson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1842
    Event Place: Nelson County, KY
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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