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Orville Claude Bell 1886 – 1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1886

Birth Location: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 15 Sep 1946

Death Location: Johnson, Texas

Father: Robert Bell

Mother: Clarissa Emert

Spouse(s): Charles Stephens, Beulah Rainey

Children(s): Opal Bell, Ruby Bell, Goldie Bell, Bobbie Bell

In 1886, Orville Claude Bell entered the world in Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, United States, born to Robert William Bell and Clarissa "Clesa" Robertson Emert. In 1900, Orville Claude Bell resided in Justice Precinct 1 (East Part), 4 & 7, Hood, Texas. In 1910, Orville Claude Bell resided in Justice Precinct 4, Hood, Texas. Orville Claude Bell married Charles "Mildred" Stephens, Beulah Pearl Rainey, and had children including Opal A. Bell, Ruby Aletta Bell, Goldie Bell, Bobbie "Alene" Bell. Orville Claude Bell passed away in 1946 in Johnson, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Orville Claude Bell entered the world in Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, United States, born to Robert William Bell and Clarissa "Clesa" Robertson Emert.
  • In 1900, Orville Claude Bell resided in Justice Precinct 1 (East Part), 4 & 7, Hood, Texas.
  • In 1910, Orville Claude Bell resided in Justice Precinct 4, Hood, Texas.
  • Orville Claude Bell married Charles "Mildred" Stephens, Beulah Pearl Rainey, and had children including Opal A. Bell, Ruby Aletta Bell, Goldie Bell, Bobbie "Alene" Bell.
  • Orville Claude Bell passed away in 1946 in Johnson, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Orville Bell's Ancestors

Self
Orville Bell
1886 – 1946
Birth Place: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Robert William Bell
1861 – 1942
Hamblen, Tennessee
Clarissa ("Clesa" Robertson) Emert
1868 – 1935
Sevier, Tennessee
Grandparents
Robert (Jefferson) Bell
1824 – 1863
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Adaline Grant
1831 – 1920
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Daniel (M. J.) Emert
1827 – 1907
Emert's Cove, Sevier, Tennessee
Clarissa Robertson
1827 – 1907
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Edmund Bell
1792 –
Elizabeth Watkins
1795 – 1840
Daniel Emert
1793 – 1851
Sarah Reagan
1787 – 1855
Dio Robertson
1804 – 1891
Elizabeth Kear
1805 – 1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Frederick Emert
1754 – 1829
Barbara Neidig
1755 – 1842
Timothy Reagan
1750 – 1830
Elizabeth Trigg
1760 – 1827
John Robertson
1768 – 1816
James Kear
1753 – 1832
Mary Shelton
1770 – 1830

Orville Bell's Descendants

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Orville (Claude) Bell (16 Sep 1886 – 15 Sep 1946) m. Charles ("Mildred") Stephens (17 Jan 1914 – 28 Jul 1984) m. Beulah (Pearl) Rainey (Oct 1892 – )
  1. 1. Opal (A.) Bell (1908 – )
  2. 2. Ruby (Aletta) Bell (20 Sep 1909 – 17 Feb 1992) m. Francis (Marion) Peeler (abt 1910 – )
    1. 1. Marion (Aletha) Peeler (11 Feb 1930 – )
  3. 3. Goldie Bell (abt 1912 – )
  4. 4. Bobbie ("Alene") Bell (6 Oct 1914 – 18 May 2004) m. Lloyd (Dail) West (1 Jan 1907 – 21 Jun 1988)
    1. 1. Jimmy (Bob) West (24 Mar 1932 – ) m. Bonnie ("Jeanne") Howell
      1. 1. Ricky (Lee) West (9 Mar 1954 – )

Orville Bell's Timeline

5 Records

1886
16 Sep 1886
Birth of Orville Claude Bell in Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 14
Orville Claude Bell resided here in Justice Precinct 1 (East Part), 4 & 7, Hood, Texas
Justice Precinct 1 (East Part), 4 & 7, Hood, Texas
1910
1910
Age 24
Orville Claude Bell resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Hood, Texas
Justice Precinct 4, Hood, Texas
1920
1920
Age 34
Orville Claude Bell resided here in Godley, Johnson, Texas
Godley, Johnson, Texas
1946
15 Sep 1946
Age 60
Death of Orville Claude Bell in Johnson, Texas
Johnson, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1886
    Event Place: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Godley, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T625_1822; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 56; Image: .
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hood, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 1 4 and 7, Hood, Texas; Roll: T623_1645; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 95.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1 (East Part), 4 & 7, Hood, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 1 4 and 7, Hood, Texas; Roll: T623_1645; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 95.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hood, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hood, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Godley, Johnson, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Godley, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T625_1822; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 56; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1946
    Event Place: Johnson, Texas

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