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Hugh Bell 1855–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 June 1855

Birth Location: Ontario

Death Date: 16 July 1936

Death Location: Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Malcolm Bell

Mother: Margaret McLean

Spouse(s): Jane Sheritt

Children(s): James Baxter), John Bell, Neil Bell, Annie Bell, Wesley Bell, Gorden Bell, Duncan Bell, Maggie Bell, Hector Bell

In 1855, Hugh Bell entered the world in Ontario, born to Malcolm C Bell And Margaret Annie Mclean. In 1861, Hugh Bell resided in Osprey, Grey, Canada West, Canada. In 1871, Hugh Bell resided in Huron, Bruce South, Ontario. Hugh Bell married Jane Sheard Sheritt, and had children including Annie May Bell, Duncan Bell, Gorden Bell, Hector Bell, James Bell Marr Baxter, John Vanard Bell, Maggie Bell, Neil Bell, Wesley Hughie Bell. Hugh Bell passed away in 1936 in Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Hugh Bell entered the world in Ontario, born to Malcolm C Bell And Margaret Annie Mclean.
  • In 1861, Hugh Bell resided in Osprey, Grey, Canada West, Canada.
  • In 1871, Hugh Bell resided in Huron, Bruce South, Ontario.
  • Hugh Bell married Jane Sheard Sheritt, and had children including Annie May Bell, Duncan Bell, Gorden Bell, Hector Bell, James Bell Marr Baxter, John Vanard Bell, Maggie Bell, Neil Bell, Wesley Hughie Bell.
  • Hugh Bell passed away in 1936 in Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hugh Bell's Ancestors

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Hugh Bell
1855–1936
Birth Place: Ontario
Parents
Malcolm C. Bell
1833–1907
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Margaret ((Annie)) McLean
1833–1914
Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Stewart
1806–1832
Argyll Scotland
Catherine Fletcher
1810–1890
Argyll Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Janet wife
1766–1844
Hugh FLETCHER
1776–1841
Catherine McLEAN
1783–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Duncan McLean
1755–1791
Mary Maclaine
1755–1836

Hugh Bell's Descendants

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Hugh Bell (12 June 1855–16 July 1936) m. Jane (Sheard \) Sheritt (1 Jan 1866–11 Feb 1929)
  1. 1. James (Bell (Marr:) Baxter) 1892–1964 m. Catherine (Agnes Baxter (Marr:) Bell) 1891–1979
    1. 1. Leonard ('Turk') Bell 1919–1979 m. Marguerite (Elizabeth Mundle-Fyvie (Marr:) Bell) 1922–2015
    2. 2. Lorne (“Ding“ Neil Bell (Marr:) Jones) 1923–2005 m. Elizabeth ("Betty" Doreen Jones (Marr:) Bell) 1930–2008
    3. 3. Edward (James) BELL 1916–1954
  2. 2. John (Vanard) Bell 1889–
  3. 3. Neil Bell 1890–1910
  4. 4. Annie (May) Bell 1899–
  5. 5. Wesley (Hughie) Bell 1903–1969
  6. 6. Gorden Bell 1893–1969
  7. 7. Duncan Bell 1894–1963
  8. 8. Maggie Bell 1905–
  9. 9. Hector Bell 1900–

Hugh Bell's Timeline

8 Records

1855
12 June 1855
Birth of Hugh Bell in Ontario
Ontario
1861
1861
Age 6
Hugh Bell resided here in Osprey, Grey, Canada West, Canada
Osprey, Grey, Canada West, Canada
1871
abt 1871
Age 16
Hugh Bell resided here in Huron, Bruce South, Ontario
Huron, Bruce South, Ontario
1881
1881
Age 26
Hugh Bell resided here in Osprey, Grey East, Ontario, Canada
Osprey, Grey East, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 46
Hugh Bell resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 56
Hugh Bell resided here in , Grey North, Ontario
, Grey North, Ontario
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 66
Hugh Bell resided here in 1883 6th Ave E, City of Owen Sound, Grey North, Ontario, Canada
1883 6th Ave E, City of Owen Sound, Grey North, Ontario, Canada
1936
16 July 1936
Age 81
Death of Hugh Bell in Owen Sound, Grey, Ontario, Canada
Owen Sound, Grey, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 June 1855
    Event Place: Ontario

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Osprey, Grey, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1027-1028

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Huron, Bruce South, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Huron, Bruce South, Ontario; Roll: C-9933; Page: 20

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Osprey, Grey East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Osprey, Grey East, Ontario; Roll: C_13261; Page: 36; Family No: 150

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Proton, Grey (East/Est), Ontario; Page: 1; Family No: 3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Grey North, Ontario
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 1883 6th Ave E, City of Owen Sound, Grey North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 60; Census Place: 60, Grey North, Ontario; Page Number: 15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 July 1936
    Event Place: Owen Sound, Grey, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

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