YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Christopher Bell 1521–1598 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1521

Birth Location: Bellasis, Northumberland, England

Death Date: 1598

Death Location: Tilehurst, Wales: Glamorgan, Wales,

Father: Thomas Bell

Mother: Lady Anderson

Spouse(s): Ann Makin

Children(s): John Bell, Francis Bell, Dorothy Bell\Hotham

The story of Christopher Bell began in 1521 in Bellasis, Northumberland, England. Christopher Bell married Ann Makin, and had children including Dorothy Bell, Dorothy Bell Hotham, Francis Bell, John Bell. Christopher Bell passed away in 1598 in Tilehurst, Wales: Glamorgan, Wales,.

Find more search results for Christopher Bell
CB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Christopher Bell began in 1521 in Bellasis, Northumberland, England.
  • Christopher Bell married Ann Makin, and had children including Dorothy Bell, Dorothy Bell Hotham, Francis Bell, John Bell.
  • Christopher Bell passed away in 1598 in Tilehurst, Wales: Glamorgan, Wales,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Christopher Bell's Ancestors

Self
Christopher Bell
1521–1598
Birth Place: Bellasis, Northumberland, England
Parents
Thomas Bell
1495–1583
Bellasis, Northumberland, England
Lady (Mary Elizabeth (Goodman) Bell) Anderson
1499–1560
Northumberland, England
Grandparents
Sir (John) Bell
1478–1537
Ireland or Barkham Manor, Barkham, Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire, England
Lady (Jannett Janet) Bell
1482–1569
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Christopher Bell's Descendants

1.
CB
Christopher Bell (1521–1598) m. Ann Makin (1524–abt 1778)
  1. 1. John Bell 1540–1580 m. Elizabeth Horsley 1541–1582
    1. 1. John Bell 1566–1631 m. Anne Fenwick 1570–1645
      1. 1. John Bell 1612–1680 m. Mary Slingsby 1597–
        1. 1. Thomas Bell 1634–1735 m. Barbara Surtees 1633–1700
        2. 2. Robert Bell 1630–1725
        3. 3. John Bell 1633–1633
      2. 2. Catherine Bell 1589–1651
      3. 3. William Bell 1591–1633
    2. 2. Robert Bell 1562–1587
    3. 3. John Bell –1630
    4. 4. John Bell 1576–1641
  2. 2. Francis Bell –1784
  3. 3. Dorothy Bell\Hotham

Christopher Bell's Timeline

2 Records

1521
1521
Birth of Christopher Bell in Bellasis, Northumberland, England
Bellasis, Northumberland, England
1598
1598
Age 77
Death of Christopher Bell in Tilehurst, Wales: Glamorgan, Wales,
Tilehurst, Wales: Glamorgan, Wales,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1521
    Event Place: Bellasis, Northumberland, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1598
    Event Place: Tilehurst, Wales: Glamorgan, Wales,

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE