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Oliver Bell 1856–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1856

Birth Location: Saint Landry, Louisiana, United States

Death Date: 26 February 1945

Death Location: Elton, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Thomas Bell

Mother: Arsene Granger

Spouse(s): Denise Marcantel

Children(s): Azenor Bell, Eveline Bell, Ida Bell, Darzena Bell, Lucy Bell, Adrast Bell, Oscar Bell, Edgar Bell, Eyves Bell

Oliver Bell was born in 1856 in Saint Landry, Louisiana, United States, the child of Thomas Herbert Bell And Arsene Granger. In 1860, Oliver Bell resided in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States. In 1870, Oliver Bell resided in Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States. Oliver Bell married Denise Marcantel, and had children including Adrast Bell, Azenor Bell, Clara Bell, Darzena Bell, Denise Bell, Edgar Bell, Eveline Bell, Eyves Bell, Ida Bell, Lucy Bell, Oscar Bell. Oliver Bell passed away in 1945 in Elton, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Oliver Bell was born in 1856 in Saint Landry, Louisiana, United States, the child of Thomas Herbert Bell And Arsene Granger.
  • In 1860, Oliver Bell resided in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States.
  • In 1870, Oliver Bell resided in Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States.
  • Oliver Bell married Denise Marcantel, and had children including Adrast Bell, Azenor Bell, Clara Bell, Darzena Bell, Denise Bell, Edgar Bell, Eveline Bell, Eyves Bell, Ida Bell, Lucy Bell, Oscar Bell.
  • Oliver Bell passed away in 1945 in Elton, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Bell
1816–1888
Birth Location: Canada
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Arsene Granger
1822–
Birth Location: Avoyelles, Louisiana
AG

Spouses(s)

Denise Marcantel
1863–
Birth Location: Louisiana
DM

Children(s)

Azenor Bell
1881–
Birth Location: Louisiana
AB
Eveline Bell
1890–
Birth Location: Louisiana
EB
Ida Bell
1910–
Birth Location: Louisiana
IB
Darzena Bell
1879–
Birth Location: Louisiana
DB
Lucy Bell
1900–1950
Birth Location: Louisiana
LB
Adrast Bell
1896–1990
Birth Location: –
AB
Oscar Bell
1889–
Birth Location: Louisiana
OB
Edgar Bell
1886–
Birth Location: Louisiana
EB
Eyves Bell
1883–
Birth Location: Louisiana
EB

Oliver Bell's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Bell
1856–1945
Birth Place: Saint Landry, Louisiana, United States
Parents
Thomas Herbert Bell
1816–1888
Canada
Arsene Granger
1822–
Avoyelles, Louisiana
Grandparents
Cyprien Granger
1792–1850
Sydalise Gaspard
1806–
Great-Grandparents
Jean Granger
1753–1812
Suzanne Cormier
1761–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Oliver Bell's Descendants

1.
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Oliver Bell (Apr 1856–26 February 1945) m. Denise Marcantel (abt 1863–)
  1. 1. Azenor Bell 1881–
  2. 2. Eveline Bell 1890–
  3. 3. Ida Bell 1910–
  4. 4. Darzena Bell 1879–
  5. 5. Lucy Bell 1900–1950 m. Troy Sutton 1878–1954
    1. 1. Loyd Sutton 1920–
    2. 2. Margaret Sutton 1924–
    3. 3. Franklin Sutton 1926–
    4. 4. Norman Sutton 1934–2025
    5. 5. Vergie (Clara) Sutton 1931–2023 m. Dannie (Calvin Barnard) Sr 1927–2005
  6. 6. Adrast Bell 1896–1990 m. Marion Manuel 1889–1959
  7. 7. Oscar Bell 1889–
  8. 8. Edgar Bell 1886–
  9. 9. Eyves Bell 1883–

Oliver Bell's Timeline

10 Records

1856
Apr 1856
Birth of Oliver Bell in Saint Landry, Louisiana, United States
Saint Landry, Louisiana, United States
1860
1860
Age 4
Oliver Bell resided here in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 14
Oliver Bell resided here in Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 24
Oliver Bell resided here in Hickory Flat, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
Hickory Flat, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 44
Oliver Bell resided here in Ward 1, Hickory Flat (all east of K.C.& W.G.r.r.), Calcasieu, Louisiana
Ward 1, Hickory Flat (all east of K.C.& W.G.r.r.), Calcasieu, Louisiana
1910
1910
Age 54
Oliver Bell resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Calcasieu, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 2, Calcasieu, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 64
Oliver Bell resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Allen, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 2, Allen, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 74
Oliver Bell resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Allen, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 2, Allen, Louisiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 84
Oliver Bell resided here in Allen, Louisiana, United States
Allen, Louisiana, United States
1945
26 February 1945
Age 89
Death of Oliver Bell
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1856
    Event Place: Saint Landry, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Allen, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1379; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2-6.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Allen, Louisiana; Roll: T625_603; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 824.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Allen, Louisiana; Roll: 782; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 910.0; FHL microfilm: 2340517.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hickory Flat, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: 449; Family History Film: 1254449; Page: 462C; Enumeration District: 006; Image: 0688.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hickory Flat, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: T623_560; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 10; FHL microfilm: 1240560.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: 778; Image: 156.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: T624_510; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: 1030; FHL microfilm: 1374523.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana; Roll: ; Page: 778; Image: 156.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 1, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hickory Flat, Calcasieu, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hickory Flat, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: 449; Family History Film: 1254449; Page: 462C; Enumeration District: 006; Image: 0688.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ward 1, Hickory Flat (all east of K.C.& W.G.r.r.), Calcasieu, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hickory Flat, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: T623_560; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 10; FHL microfilm: 1240560.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Calcasieu, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: T624_510; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: 1030; FHL microfilm: 1374523.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Allen, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Allen, Louisiana; Roll: T625_603; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 824.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Allen, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Allen, Louisiana; Roll: 782; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 910.0; FHL microfilm: 2340517.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Allen, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Allen, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1379; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2-6.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 February 1945
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elton, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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