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Rufus R Bell 1856–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1856

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 23 June 1906

Death Location: Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Margena Bell

Spouse(s): Sarah Bell

Children(s): Rufus Bell, Rena Bell, Rufus Bell

In 1856, Rufus R Bell entered the world in Tennessee, born to Samuel Newton Shipe And Margena Bell. In 1870, Rufus R Bell resided in District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Rufus R Bell resided in District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA. Rufus R Bell married Sarah Jane Bell, and had children including Rena Bell, Rufus Willard Bell. Rufus R Bell passed away in 1906 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Rufus R Bell entered the world in Tennessee, born to Samuel Newton Shipe And Margena Bell.
  • In 1870, Rufus R Bell resided in District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Rufus R Bell resided in District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA.
  • Rufus R Bell married Sarah Jane Bell, and had children including Rena Bell, Rufus Willard Bell.
  • Rufus R Bell passed away in 1906 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Children(s)

Rufus Bell's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Bell
1856–1906
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Margena Bell
1820–1889
Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Bell's Descendants

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Rufus (R) Bell (abt 1856–23 June 1906) m. Sarah (Jane) Bell (30 March 1866–9 Oct 1925)
  1. 1. Rufus (Willard) Bell 1889–1978
  2. 2. Rena Bell 1891–1950
  3. 3. Rufus (Willard) Bell 1889–1978 m. Hester (M) Bell 1886–
    1. 1. Martha Jackson 1919–
    2. 2. Jennie (Elizabeth) Bell 1925–
    3. 3. Ben Jackson 1913–
    4. 4. John (F) Jackson 1909–

Rufus Bell's Timeline

5 Records

1856
abt 1856
Birth of Rufus R Bell in Tennessee
Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 14
Rufus R Bell resided here in District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Rufus R Bell resided here in District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Rufus R Bell resided here in Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1906
23 June 1906
Age 50
Death of Rufus R Bell in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1856
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., City Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: M-23
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1265; Page: 201C; Enumeration District: 149
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1582; Page: 36; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1241582
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1265; Page: 201C; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 1582; Page: 36; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1241582

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 June 1906
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., City Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: M-23
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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