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Herbert Clay Bell 1920–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1920

Birth Location: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 8 Feb 1986

Death Location: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: William Lt

Mother: Dorothy Upson

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1920, Herbert Clay Bell entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, born to William Errol Bell 2Nd Lt And Dorothy Upson. In 1930, Herbert Clay Bell resided in Springfield, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, . In 1935, Herbert Clay Bell resided in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. Herbert Clay Bell passed away in 1986 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Herbert Clay Bell entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, born to William Errol Bell 2Nd Lt And Dorothy Upson.
  • In 1930, Herbert Clay Bell resided in Springfield, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, .
  • In 1935, Herbert Clay Bell resided in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
  • Herbert Clay Bell passed away in 1986 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Lt
1887–1977
Birth Location: Birmingham, Shelby, Alabama, United States
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Dorothy Upson
1892–1977
Birth Location: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Herbert Bell's Ancestors

Self
Herbert Bell
1920–1986
Birth Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
William Errol Bell 2nd Lt
1887–1977
Birmingham, Shelby, Alabama, United States
Dorothy Upson
1892–1977
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Henry (Clay) Bell
1858–1923
Gillespie, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
Lena (Jane) Webb
1867–1919
Alabama, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Bell
1818–1893
Elizabeth Buchanan
1830–1915
Alfred Webb
1833–1917
Elizabeth Scales
1832–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peleg Bell
1780–1856
Ruth Sisson
1781–1866
Richard Webb
1807–1861
Harriett Lake
1805–1883
John Scales
1801–1884
Elizabeth Upton
1799–1885

Herbert Bell's Timeline

12 Records

1920
28 Mar 1920
Birth of Herbert Clay Bell in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
1930
1930
Age 10
Herbert Clay Bell resided here in Springfield, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
Herbert Clay Bell resided here in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
1937
1937
Age 17
Herbert Clay Bell resided here in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
1940
1940
Age 20
Herbert Clay Bell resided here in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1941
1941
Age 21
Herbert Clay Bell resided here in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
1942
1942
Age 22
Herbert Clay Bell resided here in Springfield; West Springfield; Longmeadow; Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield; West Springfield; Longmeadow; Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA
1945
1945
Age 25
Herbert Clay Bell was married in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 31
Herbert Clay Bell resided here in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1956
11 Feb 1956
Age 36
Herbert Clay Bell resided here in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
1986
8 Feb 1986
Age 66
Death of Herbert Clay Bell in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
1993
1993
Age 73
Herbert Clay Bell resided here in Springfield, MA
Springfield, MA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1920
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Technical High School; Year: 1937
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Massachusetts, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 59
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01709; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22-92
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [7] Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Index, 1860-1970
    [8] Massachusetts, U.S., Mason Membership Cards
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 2340645
    [10] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index, 1970-2003
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 2340645

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01709; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22-92

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Technical High School; Year: 1937

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01709; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 22-92

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Massachusetts, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 59

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Springfield; West Springfield; Longmeadow; Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1956
    Event Place: Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Holyoke Daily Transcript and the Holyoke Telegram; Publication Date: 11 Feb 1956; Publication Place: Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA; &terms=Herbert_C_Be

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Springfield, MA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Mason Membership Cards

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1986
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index, 1970-2003
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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