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Willard A. Bell 1857–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 JUL 1857

Birth Location: Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA

Death Date: 25 October 1920

Death Location: Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States of America

Father: George Bell

Mother: Ellen Howe

Spouse(s): Harriet Bell

Children(s): Walter Bell, George Bell

The story of Willard A. Bell began in 1857 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA. In 1870, Willard A. Bell resided in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA. In 1880, Willard A. Bell resided in Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York, USA. Willard A. Bell married Harriet Bell, and had children including George Allen Bell, Walter Allen Bell. Willard A. Bell passed away in 1920 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willard A. Bell began in 1857 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA.
  • In 1870, Willard A. Bell resided in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA.
  • In 1880, Willard A. Bell resided in Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York, USA.
  • Willard A. Bell married Harriet Bell, and had children including George Allen Bell, Walter Allen Bell.
  • Willard A. Bell passed away in 1920 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Bell
1817–1895
Birth Location: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
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Ellen Howe
1831–1882
Birth Location: Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Harriet Bell
1863–1952
Birth Location: Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, NY
HB

Children(s)

Walter Bell
1887–1954
Birth Location: Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, NY
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George Bell
1889–1970
Birth Location: Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, NY
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Willard Bell's Ancestors

Self
Willard Bell
1857–1920
Birth Place: Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA
Parents
George Rutherford Bell
1817–1895
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Ellen (E.) Howe
1831–1882
Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA
Grandparents
George Bell
–1820
Isabella Elliot
1782–1856
Cavers, Roxburgh, Scotland
Asenath
1810–1869
Vermont
Nathan Howe
1800–1865
Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
John Bell
–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willard Bell's Descendants

1.
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Willard (A.) Bell (02 JUL 1857–25 October 1920) m. Harriet Bell (9 Dec 1863–25 Jun 1952)
  1. 1. Walter (Allen) Bell 1887–1954 m. Lois (Seymour) Bell 1886–1957
    1. 1. Harriet Seely 1910–1985 m. Lyman (Seely) Jr 1907–1975
      1. 1. Peter (T) Seely 1940–2024
    2. 2. Lois (W) Bell 1918–1987
    3. 3. Willard (Ervin) Bell 1914–1964 m. Rosalind ((Polly)) Remington 1917–2007
  2. 2. George (Allen) Bell 1889–1970 m. Pauline (S) Bell 1892–1987

Willard Bell's Timeline

9 Records

1857
02 JUL 1857
Birth of Willard A. Bell in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA
Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
Willard A. Bell resided here in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
Willard A. Bell resided here in Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York, USA
Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 43
Willard A. Bell resided here in Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 48
Willard A. Bell resided here in Ogdensburg Ward 01, St Lawrence, New York, USA
Ogdensburg Ward 01, St Lawrence, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Willard A. Bell resided here in Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 58
Willard A. Bell resided here in Ogdensburg Ward 01, St Lawrence, New York, United States
Ogdensburg Ward 01, St Lawrence, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 63
Willard A. Bell resided here in Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
1920
25 October 1920
Age 63
Death of Willard A. Bell in Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York, United States
Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 JUL 1857
    Event Place: Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 455; Volume #: Roll 455 - 01 Oct 1895-31 Oct 1895
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Ogdensburg Ward 01; County: St Lawrence; Page: 24
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T625_1260; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 151
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York; Roll: 926; Page: 204B; Enumeration District: 240
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M593_1099; Page: 111A; Family History Library Film: 552598
    [6] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Ogdensburg Ward 01; County: St Lawrence
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1241157
    [8] Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T624_1075; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1375088

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: M593_1099; Page: 111A; Family History Library Film: 552598

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York; Roll: 926; Page: 204B; Enumeration District: 240

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1241157

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Ogdensburg Ward 01, St Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Ogdensburg Ward 01; County: St Lawrence

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T624_1075; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0149; FHL microfilm: 1375088

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Ogdensburg Ward 01, St Lawrence, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Ogdensburg Ward 01; County: St Lawrence; Page: 24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ogdensburg Ward 1, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T625_1260; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ogdensburg, New York
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 455; Volume #: Roll 455 - 01 Oct 1895-31 Oct 1895

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 October 1920
    Event Place: Ogdensburg, St Lawrence, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929
    [2] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1830-1919; Indexes, 1830-1955 [St. Lawrence County, New York]; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (St. Lawrence County); Probate Place: St Lawrence, New York
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: St Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1830-1919; Indexes, 1830-1955 [St. Lawrence County, New York]; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (St. Lawrence County); Probate Place: St Lawrence, New York
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