Greene County PA Archives Biographies.....Bell, J. R. April 12, 1836 - ????
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Source: Biographical History of Greene County, Nelson, Rishforth, and Co, Chicago, 1888
Author: Samuel P. Bates

  J. R. Bell, farmer, Jefferson, Penn., was born in Morgan 
Township, this county, April 12, 1836. His parents were 
Morgan and Mary Bell (Nee) Richards. His father was also a 
native of Morgan Township. He was born December 24, 1808. 
Mrs. Bell was born in Chester County, Penn., March 14, 1804. 
They were married in Greene County, where they remained 
until Mrs. Bell's death, April 8, 1878. Her husband died 
February 5, 1880. 

They were the parents of eight children, four of whom are 
living. J.R. Bell is the fifth, and was united in marriage, 
September 3, 1863, with Miss Helen Davis, born in Greene 
Township, this county, August 23, 1839. She is the daughter 
of Henry J. and Amelia (Myers) Davis. Mr. Davis was born in 
Jefferson Township, September 27, 1800, and his wife was 
born in Greene Township, October 22, 1814. They were married 
in this county, where they remained until the death of Mr. 
Davis, November 6, 1862. His widow died at the home of her 
daughter in Morgan Township, April 9, 1871. To Mr. and Mrs. 
Davis were born three children, two now living. 

Mr. and Mrs. Bell have three children: Maggie A, wife of 
W.K. Scott; Mary E. and Henry D. Mr. Bell was raised on a 
farm and received valuable instructions from his father in 
the art of husbandry, which he has made his occupation 
through life. He acquired his education in the common 
schools and Waynesburg College, and engaged in teaching for 
a few years. He filled the office of auditor one year, under 
the old constitution; was re-elected and served three years 
under the new. Mr. Bell and family are consistent members of 
the Baptist Church.   

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