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Nelson J BELL 1867–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 October 1867

Birth Location: Clifford Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 8 September 1938

Death Location: Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Father: John Bell

Mother: Jane 3GGM

Spouse(s): Harriet REED

Children(s): Hazle BELL, Anna BELL

In 1867, Nelson J BELL entered the world in Clifford Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, born to John Bell And Jane Emeline Cobb 3Ggm. In 1870, Nelson J BELL resided in Greenfield, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1880, Nelson J BELL resided in Greenfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United State. Nelson J BELL married Harriet Reed, and had children including Anna Bell, Hazle Bell. Nelson J BELL passed away in 1938 in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Nelson J BELL entered the world in Clifford Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, born to John Bell And Jane Emeline Cobb 3Ggm.
  • In 1870, Nelson J BELL resided in Greenfield, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1880, Nelson J BELL resided in Greenfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United State.
  • Nelson J BELL married Harriet Reed, and had children including Anna Bell, Hazle Bell.
  • Nelson J BELL passed away in 1938 in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bell
1845–1877
Birth Location: Clifford, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
JB
Jane 3GGM
1842–1928
Birth Location: Greenfield, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
J3

Spouses(s)

Harriet REED
1868–
Birth Location: Wayne County, Pennsylvania
HR

Children(s)

Hazle BELL
1888–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HB
Anna BELL
1898–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AB

Nelson BELL's Ancestors

Self
Nelson BELL
1867–1938
Birth Place: Clifford Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Parents
John Bell
1845–1877
Clifford, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Jane (Emeline COBB) 3GGM
1842–1928
Greenfield, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
John (BELL) 4GGF
1801–1877
Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Amanda (F CODDINGTON) 4GGM
1809–1897
Hancock, Delaware, New York, USA
Zipron (COBB) 4GGF
1816–1883
Greenfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah (Ann YARNS) 4GGM
1815–1872
Abington Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas 5GGF
1764–1841
Margaret 5GGM
1777–1855
Thomas 5GGF
1780–1840
Naomi 5GGM
1788–1872
John 5GGF
1787–1865
Elizabeth 5GGM
1792–1831
Nathan 5GGF
1773–1855
Sarah 5GGM
1780–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas 6GGF
1731–1816
Jean 6GGM
1728–
Andrew 6GGF
1752–
Helen 6GGM
1754–
Joseph 6GGF
1756–1843
Elizabeth 6GGM
1757–1785
Zipron 6GGF
1747–1810
Meriam 6GGM
1755–1840
James 6GGF
1734–1819
Phoebe 6GGM
1738–1816
Nathan 6GGF
1745–
John 6GGF
1756–1827
Sabra 6GGM
1748–1818

Nelson BELL's Descendants

1.
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Nelson (J) BELL (6 October 1867–8 September 1938) m. Harriet REED (MAY 1868–)
  1. 1. Hazle BELL 1888–
  2. 2. Anna BELL 1898–

Nelson BELL's Timeline

8 Records

1867
6 October 1867
Birth of Nelson J BELL in Clifford Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Clifford Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 3
Nelson J BELL resided here in Greenfield, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Greenfield, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 13
Nelson J BELL resided here in Greenfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Greenfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 33
Nelson J BELL resided here in Carbondale City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Carbondale City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 43
Nelson J BELL resided here in Fell, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Fell, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 43
Nelson J BELL resided here in Lackawanna, PA
Lackawanna, PA
1920
1920
Age 53
Nelson J BELL resided here in Carbondale Ward 5, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Carbondale Ward 5, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
1938
8 September 1938
Age 71
Death of Nelson J BELL in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 October 1867
    Event Place: Clifford Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Greenfield, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1138; Family History Film: 1255138; Page: 296A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 0210.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carbondale Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1418; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 7.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Carbondale Ward 5, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1577; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: .
    [6] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fell, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Greenfield, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Greenfield, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greenfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1138; Family History Film: 1255138; Page: 296A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 0210.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carbondale City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carbondale Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1418; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 7.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fell, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fell, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lackawanna, PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Carbondale Ward 5, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Carbondale Ward 5, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1577; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 September 1938
    Event Place: Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
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