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Sophia Bell 1772–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1772

Birth Location: Prob. Newton, Sussex Co., NJ

Death Date: 1863

Death Location: Adams Twp, Seneca County, OH

Father: Zephaniah Bell

Mother: Sophia Gunterman

Spouse(s): Harmon Poats

Children(s): Joseph Poats

In 1772, Sophia Bell entered the world in Prob. Newton, Sussex Co., NJ, born to Zephaniah Bell And Sophia Gunterman. In 1860, Sophia Bell resided in Adams, Seneca, Ohio, USA. Sophia Bell married Harmon Poats, and had children including Joseph Poats. Sophia Bell passed away in 1863 in Adams Twp, Seneca County, OH.

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Biography

  • In 1772, Sophia Bell entered the world in Prob. Newton, Sussex Co., NJ, born to Zephaniah Bell And Sophia Gunterman.
  • In 1860, Sophia Bell resided in Adams, Seneca, Ohio, USA.
  • Sophia Bell married Harmon Poats, and had children including Joseph Poats.
  • Sophia Bell passed away in 1863 in Adams Twp, Seneca County, OH.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zephaniah Bell
1743–1848
Birth Location: Upper Hartwick, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
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Sophia Gunterman
1745–1794
Birth Location: Smithfield, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Harmon Poats
1777–1859
Birth Location: Sparta, Ontario, New York, USA
HP

Children(s)

Joseph Poats
1794–1865
Birth Location: Lycoming, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
JP

Sophia Bell's Ancestors

Self
Sophia Bell
1772–1863
Birth Place: Prob. Newton, Sussex Co., NJ
Parents
Zephaniah Bell
1743–1848
Upper Hartwick, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Sophia Gunterman
1745–1794
Smithfield, Monroe, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
James (Isaac) Bell
1715–1785
Upper Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Keziah (Corwin.) Xx
1719–1785
Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States,
Johann (Heinrick) Gunterman
1720–1765
Arriaentje Keyser
1717–1811
Great-Grandparents
John Bell
1695–1742
Martha Odell
1695–1768
Bartholomew Curwen)
1693–1747
Anna Simon
1666–1717
Jacob Keijser
1684–1728
Marytje Delong
1684–1719
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bell
1669–1713
Ann Bennett
1676–1713
John Sr
1642–1707
Mary Walker
1645–1711
George Corwin
1665–1696
Lydia Gedney
1669–1700
Catherina Homberg
1657–1718
Martinus Simonis
1653–1745
Dirck KEYSER
1645–1714
Agniet Jacobsen
1647–1693
ISABEL BLOETGOET
1662–1716
Adrianus DeLange
1655–1699

Sophia Bell's Descendants

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Sophia Bell (1772–1863) m. Harmon Poats (1777–1859)
  1. 1. Joseph Poats 1794–1865 m. Lydia (Hattie) Kimble 1796–1864
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) Poats 1831–1884 m. William (H. H.) Goff 1818–1901
      1. 1. Angella Golf 1863–1931
        1. 1. Flora (E) Davis 1892–1920
    2. 2. Emily (L) Poats 1828–1907 m. John Main 1826– m. Mahlion (Wayland) Hiler 1812–1870 m. Townsend Walters 1804–
      1. 1. Mary (Josephine) Hiler 1861–1920
      2. 2. Milo (Elsworth) Hyler 1850–1900 m. Augusta (s.) Blood 1857–1935
        1. 1. Grover (Arnold) Hiler 1885–1978 m. Martha Ebare 1896–1976 m. LYDIA BURKMAN 1895–1966
        2. 2. Grace (V) Hiler 1884–1960
        3. 3. Cora (Bell) HILER 1880–
        4. 4. Clara (Belle) Hiler 1889–
        5. 5. Tessie (May) Hiler 1878–
        6. 6. James (E.) Hiler 1875–1960 m. Zoe (M) Brewer 1883–1931
        7. 7. Leeman Hiler 1878– m. Rose (Ann) Pyard 1884–1940
      3. 3. Lydia (A) Hyler 1852–1956
      4. 4. Lydia Hiler 1854–1886

Sophia Bell's Timeline

3 Records

1772
1772
Birth of Sophia Bell in Prob. Newton, Sussex Co., NJ
Prob. Newton, Sussex Co., NJ
1860
1860
Age 88
Sophia Bell resided here in Adams, Seneca, Ohio, USA
Adams, Seneca, Ohio, USA
1863
1863
Age 91
Death of Sophia Bell in Adams Twp, Seneca County, OH
Adams Twp, Seneca County, OH

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1772
    Event Place: Prob. Newton, Sussex Co., NJ
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Adams, Seneca, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Adams Twp, Seneca County, OH
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