Died at age 46. Owned an island, which is where he died.
Birthdate could be Aug 28, 1815. Native of Juniata County. Of Scotch-Irish descent.
Owned the "island". Was a "prominent citizen". Severely wounded at Charleston, W.VA, on Aug 21, 1864. Always ready to help in genealogy. A "delightful companion".
He married Sarah Bryson 6 Mar 1810 . Sarah Bryson was born at 1787 daughter of Samuel Bryson and Ann Harris .
They were the parents of 6
children:
Elizabeth Bell
born Sep 1811.
Sarah Ann Bell
born Sep 1813.
Jane Harris Bell
born 11 Aug 1815.
William Bell
born 11 Aug 1817.
Samuel Bryson Bell
born 11 Aug 1819.
Margaretta Harris Bell
born Sep 1821.
William Bell died 4 Sep 1841 .
Sarah Bryson died 27 Apr 1839 .