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Joshua Bell 1784–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1784

Birth Location: Wolsingham, Durham, England

Death Date: 5 Apr 1868

Death Location: Benfieldside, Durham, England

Father: John Bell

Mother: Mary Wilson

Spouse(s): Isabella Priestley

Children(s): Thomas Bell, George Bell, William Bell, Henry Bell, Joshua Bell, Ann Bell

In 1784, Joshua Bell entered the world in Wolsingham, Durham, England, born to John Bell And Mary Wilson. In 1841, Joshua Bell resided in Benfieldside, Durham, England. In 1841, Joshua Bell was recorded in the census in Lanchester, Durham, England. Joshua Bell married Isabella Priestley, and had children including Ann Bell, George Bell, Henry Bell, Joshua Chris Bell, Thomas Bell, William Bell. Joshua Bell passed away in 1868 in Benfieldside, Durham, England.

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Biography

  • In 1784, Joshua Bell entered the world in Wolsingham, Durham, England, born to John Bell And Mary Wilson.
  • In 1841, Joshua Bell resided in Benfieldside, Durham, England.
  • In 1841, Joshua Bell was recorded in the census in Lanchester, Durham, England.
  • Joshua Bell married Isabella Priestley, and had children including Ann Bell, George Bell, Henry Bell, Joshua Chris Bell, Thomas Bell, William Bell.
  • Joshua Bell passed away in 1868 in Benfieldside, Durham, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bell
1763–
Birth Location: –
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Mary Wilson
1765–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Isabella Priestley
1784–1869
Birth Location: Cockfield, Durham, England
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Children(s)

Thomas Bell
1824–1877
Birth Location: Benfieldside, Durham, England
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George Bell
1828–
Birth Location: Shotley Bridge, Durham, England
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William Bell
1822–
Birth Location: North Shotley, Durham, England
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Henry Bell
1820–
Birth Location: Wolsingham, Durham, England
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Joshua Bell
1808–1867
Birth Location: Wolsingham, Durham, England
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Ann Bell
1805–
Birth Location: Wolsingham, Durham, England
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Joshua Bell's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Bell
1784–1868
Birth Place: Wolsingham, Durham, England
Parents
John Bell
1763–
Mary Wilson
1765–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joshua Bell's Descendants

1.
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Joshua Bell (1784–5 Apr 1868) m. Isabella Priestley (Apr 1784–10 Apr 1869)
  1. 1. Thomas Bell 1824–1877 m. Mary (Ann) Elsdon 1829–1891
    1. 1. Elizabeth Bell 1863–1944 m. John (William) Routledge 1858–1944
      1. 1. Elsdon Routledge 1909–1967
        1. 1. Robert (William) Routledge 1943–2022
      2. 2. John (William) Routledge 1904–
      3. 3. George Routledge 1890–
      4. 4. John (Elsdon) Routledge 1893–1893
      5. 5. Thirwell Routledge 1900–
      6. 6. Thomas (William) Routledge 1905–
      7. 7. William Routledge 1901–
      8. 8. Isabella Routledge 1888–
      9. 9. Mary (ELizabeth) Routledge 1882–1966 m. Barton Johnson 1882–1948
        1. 1. Elizabeth (A) Johnson 1916–1984
        2. 2. John (William) Routledge 1903–1985
        3. 3. Mary (Annie) Johnson 1921–1999
        4. 4. James Johnson 1923–1991
        5. 5. Isaac Johnson 1919–1920
        6. 6. Bella Johnson 1919–2009
        7. 7. Barton Johnson 1911–1995
        8. 8. Barbara (Ann) Johnson 1908–1929
        9. 9. Elizabeth (Jane) Johnson 1906–1972
      10. 10. Robert (William) Routledge 1889–1959 m. Martha Lloyd 1889–1959
        1. 1. Robert (William) Routledge 1920–2014 m. Mary Brookes 1930–1993
        2. 2. Florence (May) Routledge 1918–
        3. 3. John (William) Routledge 1916–1977
        4. 4. Lydia Routledge 1914–2004 m. John (Thomas Bates) Hutchinson 1910–1972
        5. 5. Mildred (A) Routledge 1922–2000
        6. 6. Winfred Routledge 1921–
      11. 11. John (Thomas) Routledge 1885–1918
      12. 12. Cuthbert Routledge 1904–
      13. 13. Elsdon Routledge 1905–1968
      14. 14. Isaac Routledge 1895–1918
      15. 15. James Routledge 1899–
    2. 2. John (Thomas) Bell 1870–1871
    3. 3. William (Cuthbert) Bell 1868–1915
    4. 4. Henry Bell 1858–1938 m. Isabell Hay 1864–1951
      1. 1. Albert Bell 1907–1991
      2. 2. Florence Bell 1903–1977
      3. 3. Margaret Bell 1901–1988
      4. 4. Mary (Jane) Bell 1899–1985
      5. 5. Isabella Bell 1896– m. Joseph (Henry) Bell 1890–
      6. 6. George Bell 1894–1971 m. Annie Johnson 1893–
      7. 7. William Bell 1892–
      8. 8. Tomina (or Mina) Bell 1889–1978
      9. 9. Henry Bell 1887–1915
      10. 10. James (Edward) Bell 1886–1936 m. Ethel (Matilda) Harris 1887–1950
        1. 1. Henry Bell 1923–1980
        2. 2. Matilda Bell 1918–
      11. 11. John (Thomas) Bell 1884–1938 m. Sarah (Annie) Harris 1881–1971
        1. 1. Lorna Bell 1921–1921
        2. 2. John (Thomas) Bell 1918–1945
        3. 3. Henrietta Bell 1916–
        4. 4. Louise Bell 1914–1915
        5. 5. Ethel (Jane) Bell 1912–
        6. 6. Francis (Isabella) Bell 1910–
        7. 7. Annie ((Nancy)) Bell 1908–
    5. 5. Dorothy (Jane) Bell 1871–
  2. 2. George Bell 1828–
  3. 3. William Bell 1822–
  4. 4. Henry Bell 1820–
  5. 5. Joshua (Chris) Bell 1808–1867 m. Esther Beckwith 1817–1879
    1. 1. Jane (Mary) Bell 1848–
    2. 2. John Bell 1851–
    3. 3. Isabella Bell 1850–
    4. 4. Thomas Bell 1844–
    5. 5. Joshua Bell 1842–1909
    6. 6. William Bell 1840–
    7. 7. Margaret Bell 1837–
    8. 8. Cuthbert Bell 1834–1899
  6. 6. Ann Bell 1805–

Joshua Bell's Timeline

10 Records

1784
1784
Birth of Joshua Bell in Wolsingham, Durham, England
Wolsingham, Durham, England
1841
1841
Age 57
Joshua Bell resided here in Benfieldside, Durham, England
Benfieldside, Durham, England
1841
6 Jun 1841
Age 57
Joshua Bell appeared in census in Lanchester, Durham, England
Lanchester, Durham, England
1851
1851
Age 67
Joshua Bell resided here in Benfieldside, Durham, England
Benfieldside, Durham, England
1851
30 Mar 1851
Age 67
Joshua Bell appeared in census in Benfieldside, Durham, England
Benfieldside, Durham, England
1861
1861
Age 77
Joshua Bell resided here in Benfieldside, Durham, England
Benfieldside, Durham, England
1861
7 Apr 1861
Age 77
Joshua Bell appeared in census in Benfieldside, Durham, England
Benfieldside, Durham, England
1868
2 Apr 1868
Age 84
Death of Joshua Bell in Benfieldside, Durham, England
Benfieldside, Durham, England
1868
2 Apr 1868
Age 84
Death of Joshua Bell in Benfieldside, Durham, England
Benfieldside, Durham, England
1868
5 Apr 1868
Age 84
Burial of Joshua Bell in Benfieldside, Durham, England
Benfieldside, Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Wolsingham, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 3731; Folio: 43; Page: 5; GSU roll: 543178.
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2389; Folio: 228; Page: 10; GSU roll: 87067.
    [3] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 301; Book: 3; Civil Parish: Lanchester; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 6; Page: 6; Line: 24; GSU roll: 241348

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Benfieldside, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 301; Book: 3; Civil Parish: Lanchester; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 6; Page: 6; Line: 24; GSU roll: 241348

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1841
    Event Place: Lanchester, Durham, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Benfieldside, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2389; Folio: 228; Page: 10; GSU roll: 87067.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1851
    Event Place: Benfieldside, Durham, England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Benfieldside, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 3731; Folio: 43; Page: 5; GSU roll: 543178.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1861
    Event Place: Benfieldside, Durham, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1868
    Event Place: Benfieldside, Durham, England

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1868
    Event Place: Benfieldside, Durham, England

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1868
    Event Place: Benfieldside, Durham, England
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