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Roland (Rowland) Bell 1809–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1809

Birth Location: Rosenallis Parish, Laois, Ireland

Death Date: 15 Dec 1883

Death Location: Gillies Hill, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Susanna Bell

Mother: Roland Bell

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Short

Children(s): Elizabeth Bell, William Bell, Ellen Bell, Jane Bell, Alice Bell, Mary Bell, Susana Bell, William Bell

The story of Roland (Rowland) Bell began in 1809 in Rosenallis Parish, Laois, Ireland. In 1861, Roland (Rowland) Bell resided in Elderslie, Bruce, Canada West, Canada. In 1867, Roland (Rowland) Bell resided in Bruce, Canada West, Canada. Roland (Rowland) Bell married Elizabeth Short, and had children including Alice Allis Bell, Elizabeth Bell, Ellen Hellen Bell, Jane Bell, Mary Ann Bell, Susana Bell, William Billy Bell, William Bell. Roland (Rowland) Bell passed away in 1883 in Gillies Hill, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Roland (Rowland) Bell began in 1809 in Rosenallis Parish, Laois, Ireland.
  • In 1861, Roland (Rowland) Bell resided in Elderslie, Bruce, Canada West, Canada.
  • In 1867, Roland (Rowland) Bell resided in Bruce, Canada West, Canada.
  • Roland (Rowland) Bell married Elizabeth Short, and had children including Alice Allis Bell, Elizabeth Bell, Ellen Hellen Bell, Jane Bell, Mary Ann Bell, Susana Bell, William Billy Bell, William Bell.
  • Roland (Rowland) Bell passed away in 1883 in Gillies Hill, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

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Roland Bell's Ancestors

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Roland Bell
1809–1883
Birth Place: Rosenallis Parish, Laois, Ireland
Parents
Susanna Bell
1774–1850
County Laois, Ireland
Roland Bell
1767–1853
County Laois, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Roland Bell's Descendants

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Roland ((Rowland)) Bell (Abt 1809–15 Dec 1883) m. Elizabeth Short (10 Oct 1810–29 Aug 1897)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Bell 1847–1912 m. Charles (John) Calhoun 1835–1916
    1. 1. William (Henry) Calhoun 1865–1936 m. Margaret Simmons 1866–1941
      1. 1. Willmetta Calhoun 1900–1992 m. Mckenzie (John) Sweiger 1900–1982
        1. 1. Islay (Margaret) Sweiger 1923–2017 m. Gordon (Benjamin) Fawcett 1922–2011
        2. 2. William (John "Jack" McKenzie) Sweiger 1933–2019
    2. 2. Eliza ((Elisah) (Elizabeth) Calhoun 1868–1935
    3. 3. Jane ("Jennie") Calhoun 1870–1925
    4. 4. Alace Callhoun 1870–1937
    5. 5. Charles (John) Calhoun 1872–1939
    6. 6. Mandie Callhoun 1876–
    7. 7. Amanda (Ellen (Mandie)) Calhoun 1875–1916
    8. 8. John (C) Calhoun 1901–1982
  2. 2. William Bell 1837–1844
  3. 3. Ellen ((Hellen)) Bell 1854–1915
  4. 4. Jane Bell 1846–1913
  5. 5. Alice ((Allis)) Bell 1848–
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Bell 1835–1916
  7. 7. Susana Bell 1843–1927
  8. 8. William ("Billy") Bell 1844–1911

Roland Bell's Timeline

6 Records

1809
Abt 1809
Birth of Roland (Rowland) Bell in Rosenallis Parish, Laois, Ireland
Rosenallis Parish, Laois, Ireland
1861
1861
Age 52
Roland (Rowland) Bell resided here in Elderslie, Bruce, Canada West, Canada
Elderslie, Bruce, Canada West, Canada
1867
1867
Age 58
Roland (Rowland) Bell resided here in Bruce, Canada West, Canada
Bruce, Canada West, Canada
1871
abt 1871
Age 62
Roland (Rowland) Bell resided here in Elderslie, Bruce, Ontario
Elderslie, Bruce, Ontario
1881
1881
Age 72
Roland (Rowland) Bell resided here in Elderslie, Bruce North, Ontario, Canada
Elderslie, Bruce North, Ontario, Canada
1883
15 Dec 1883
Age 74
Death of Roland (Rowland) Bell in Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario
Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1809
    Event Place: Rosenallis Parish, Laois, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1010-1011
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Elderslie, Bruce North, Ontario; Roll: C_13276; Page: 58; Family No: 247
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Elderslie, Bruce, Ontario; Roll: C-9937; Page: 12; Family No: 416
    [4] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1949, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Deaths, 1883; Series: 36
    [5] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Elderslie, Bruce, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1010-1011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Bruce, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, City and Area Directories

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Elderslie, Bruce, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Elderslie, Bruce, Ontario; Roll: C-9937; Page: 12; Family No: 416

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Elderslie, Bruce North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Elderslie, Bruce North, Ontario; Roll: C_13276; Page: 58; Family No: 247

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1883
    Event Place: Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1949, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Deaths, 1883; Series: 36
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gillies Hill, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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