1857 - 1905 (47 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Frances "Fannie" Benena Easley was born on 4 Nov 1857 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Jan 1905 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Her tombstone is inscribed, "In remembrance of J. H. Bell's Wife-Married to J. H. Bell 9 July 1874, She died as she lived trusting in God."
Frances married John Henry Bell on 9 Jul 1874 in Sabine County, Texas. John (son of John Richard Bell and Julia Ann "Annie" "JulyAnn" Smith) was born on 5 Mar 1855 in Texas; died on 15 Jul 1921 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. George Willie Bell was born on 11 Aug 1875 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Aug 1902 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 3. Frances Benena "Nina" Bell was born on 22 Jul 1877 in Texas; died on 28 Sep 1941 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 4. Jo Ella Bell was born on 8 Jan 1879 in Texas; died on 5 Jan 1969 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 5. Thomas Edward Bell was born on 8 May 1881 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 7 Feb 1940 in Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 6. John Henry Bell was born on 22 Aug 1881 in Texas; died on 25 Nov 1961 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Bobbitt Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas.
- 7. Martha Jannie Bell was born on 11 May 1884 in Texas; died on 17 Aug 1908 in Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
- 8. Daniel Owen Bell was born on 22 Dec 1885 in Texas; died on 11 Aug 1966 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 9. Walter Bell was born on 19 Aug 1887 in Texas; died on 23 Jan 1970 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 10. Artie Clementine Bell was born on 4 Feb 1889 in Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Oct 1968 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 11. Sudie Bell was born on 25 Oct 1890 in Texas; and died.
- 12. Dollie Bell was born on 15 Nov 1892 in Texas; died on 27 Jan 1970 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 13. Royal Bell was born on 30 Jul 1895 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 May 1898 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 14. Louie Bell was born on 24 Apr 1899 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Oct 1961 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Garden Of Memories Cemetery, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas.
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Generation: 2
2. | George Willie Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 11 Aug 1875 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Aug 1902 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
He was said to have married Laura DICKERSON ca 1900. In her annotated transcription of the Brookeland Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary has erroneously shown him as a son of John R. Bell and July Ann Bradshaw (sic). He is actually a son of John Henry Bell and Fannie Easley, therefore a grandson of John R. and Julia Bell.
(Research):
Census Listings:
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 3
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 70 Sheet 3A
37-37
Bell, Henry J. Hd W M Mar 1855 45 m26 Tx Ky Ky Farmer
Bell, Francis B Wf W F Nov 1857 42 m26 13/12 Tx Miss Miss
Bell, Ella Dau W F Jan 1879 21 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, John H Son W M Aug 1882 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Martha J. Dau W F May 1884 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Daniel O Son W M Dec 1885 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Walter Son W M Aug 1887 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Artie C Son W M Feb 1889 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Sudie Dau W F Oct 1890 ( S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Dollie Dau W F Nov 1892 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Baby B Son W M Apr 1899 1 S Tx Tx Tx
39-39
Bell, George Hd W M Aug 1875 24 M 5/12 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bell, Laura A Wife W F Dec 1880 19 m 5/12 Tx Fl Tx
George married Laura Ann Dickerson about 1900. Laura was born on 6 Dec 1879 in Texas; died on 12 Jan 1951 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Milliard Marvin Bell was born on 19 Nov 1901 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 26 Mar 1956 in Temple, Bell County, Texas.
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3. | Frances Benena "Nina" Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 22 Jul 1877 in Texas; died on 28 Sep 1941 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
She was said to have married Richard ROBBINS.
The digital image of her actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of Henry Bell. The informant was Coy Robbins of Newton. She was married at the time of her death. She was a resident of Newton, Texas.
(Medical):See attached sources.
Family/Spouse: Richard John Robbins. Richard was born on 11 Mar 1873 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 17 Oct 1957 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Wood Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Anna Virlie Robbins was born about 1900 in Texas; and died.
- 17. Jewell Davis Robbins was born on 9 Jun 1904 in Texas; and died.
- 18. Ima Elma Robbins was born on 20 Oct 1906 in Texas; died on 4 Dec 1913 in Texas.
- 19. Clymon Robbins was born on 18 Mar 1909 in Texas; died in Mar 1986 in Orange County, Texas.
- 20. Richard "Dick" Coy Robbins was born on 27 Jun 1912 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 29 Aug 1975 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas.
- 21. Clovis Hortense Robbins was born after 1920 in Texas; and died.
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4. | Jo Ella Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 8 Jan 1879 in Texas; died on 5 Jan 1969 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
She was said to have married Homer REAGAN ca 1908.
The digital image of her actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of Henry Bell and Frances Easley. The informant was Dollie Hamilton, sister. She was widowed at the time of her death, and a resident of Brookeland, Texas.
Jo married Joseph Homer Ragan about 1908. Joseph (son of Jubal Harper Ragan, M.D. and Mary Travis) was born on 20 Sep 1875 in Texas; died on 3 Jul 1952 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Thomas Edward Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 8 May 1881 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 7 Feb 1940 in Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
He married Dezzie Bobbitt ca 1904.
A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was widowed (his late wife was listed as Dezzie Bell) and his home address was Brookeland, Texas. He was listed as a farmer, and the son of John Henry Bell and Fannie Easley. The informant was D. A. Bell.
(Research):
Census Listings:
1910 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 4
Enumerated 27 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 142 Sheet 6B
117-136
Bell, Edward Hd M W 28 M1 6 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bell, Dessia D Wf F W 25 M 6 4/4 Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Bell, Arnie Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Mattie Dtr F W 4 Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Libbie Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Sarah M Dtr F W 1 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Thomas married Dezzie Demonie Bobbitt about 1904. Dezzie was born on 20 May 1885 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 7 Feb 1940 in Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Arvie Louis Bell was born on 5 Sep 1904 in Texas; died on 25 Jun 1972 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Plainview Cemetery (aka Plainview Family Cemetery), Pineland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 23. Drew Almern Bell was born on 8 Dec 1910 in Texas; died on 15 Jul 1960 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 24. Son Bell was born on 25 Jul 1913 in Texas; died on 9 Sep 1913 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 25. Daughter Bell was born on 30 May 1916 in Texas; died on 16 Jul 1916 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 26. John Henry Bell was born on 15 Feb 1923 in Texas; died on 23 Apr 1923 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
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6. | John Henry Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 22 Aug 1881 in Texas; died on 25 Nov 1961 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Bobbitt Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. Notes:
He was said to have married Mandy BOBBITT.
The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows his parents as John H. Bell and Elizabeth Easley. The informant was Thelma Toops, daughter. He was shown as a farmer, and resident of Route 1, Bronson, Texas. He was also shown as divorced.
(Research):
Census Listings:
1910 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 4
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 141 Sheet 4A Stamped 268
65-71
Bell, John H He M W 28 m1 4 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bell, Mandy Wf F W 28 m1 4 2/2 Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Bell, Henry A Son M W 1 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Thelma Dtr F W 0/12 S Tx Tx Tx
66-72
Bobbitt, Uriah Hd M W 62 M1 39 Miss Tn Miss Farmer
Bobbitt, Sarah M Wf F W 57 M1 39 8/6 Tx NJ Tenn Farm Laborer
Bobbitt, Callie Dtr F W 21 S Tx Ms NJ Farm Laborer
Bobbitt, Lucy Dtr F W 7 S Tx Ms NJ Farm Laborer
Bobbitt, Mary Dtr F W 15 S Tx Ms NJ Farm Laborer
Bobbitt, Otis Grandson M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
John married Amanda T. "Mandy" Bobbitt on 6 Nov 1906 in San Augustine County, Texas. Amanda was born on 12 Sep 1882 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Arnold Henry Bell was born about 1908 in Texas; died on 1 Sep 1938 in Harris County, Texas.
- 28. Thelma Bell was born in Apr 1910 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died.
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7. | Martha Jannie Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 11 May 1884 in Texas; died on 17 Aug 1908 in Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
She was said to have married Monroe TATOM. Most researchers show that her marriage was to George Monroe Tatom, the son of Samuel Plummer Tatom and Ella Dent, versus Monroe Tatom, son of Isaace Walker Tatom and Anna Mariah Ener. Both men were approximately the same age.
George Monroe Tatom, the son of Samuel and Ella, later married Lillie May Beneau.
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8. | Daniel Owen Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 22 Dec 1885 in Texas; died on 11 Aug 1966 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Name Daniel Owen Bell
Event Type Death
Event Date 11 Aug 1966
Event Place Jasper, Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Occupation Merchant Grocery Store
Vetaran? NO
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 22 Dec 1885
Birthplace null
Father's Name J H Bell
Mother's Name Frances Bell
Informant E M Bell (son)
Certificate Number 87328
GS Film number 2138203
Digital Folder Number 005144737
Image Number 00456
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K78T-KBG : accessed 30 Apr 2014), Daniel Owen Bell, 11 Aug 1966; citing certificate number 87328, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2138203.
Family/Spouse: Nancy Mae McDonald. Nancy was born on 2 Aug 1889 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 21 Apr 1950 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Walter Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 19 Aug 1887 in Texas; died on 23 Jan 1970 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Henry Bell and Francis Easley. The informant was Mrs. Nelva Johnson, daughter. His occupation was shown as Farmer. His address at the time of death was 1 block east of Hwy 96 in Pineland, and he was shown as a lifelong resident of Pineland.
(Medical):See attached sources.
Family/Spouse: Melvina Audrey Smith. Melvina (daughter of John Perry Smith and Alice Sophrina Ferguson) was born on 8 Jul 1891 in Texas; died on 10 Oct 1976 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Bertis W. Bell was born on 13 Feb 1916 in Texas; died on 2 Dec 1992; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 30. Baby Bell was born on 5 Feb 1920 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 5 Feb 1920 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
- 31. Louie Wendell Bell was born on 28 Oct 1926 in Texas; died on 21 Apr 1957 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas.
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10. | Artie Clementine Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 4 Feb 1889 in Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Oct 1968 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
He was said to have married Josey McGOWN ca 1920.
The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Henry Bell and Frances Easley. He was married at the time of his death. His occupation was shown as Farmer. He was a resident of Brookeland, Texas, 1/2 mile south of the town center, at the time of his death. He died at the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was a veteran of World War I.
There is a military marker at his gravesite reading Texas Pvt 59 PW Excort Co ASC WW I PH
(Medical):See attached sources.
Family/Spouse: Josie Mildred McGown. Josie (daughter of Andrew Henderson McGown and Vitura Evelyn "Lina" Whitehead) was born on 15 Apr 1896 in Texas; died on 25 Sep 1983 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | Sudie Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 25 Oct 1890 in Texas; and died. Notes:
She was said to have married Arthur BECKOM.
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12. | Dollie Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 15 Nov 1892 in Texas; died on 27 Jan 1970 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
She was said to have married Otha J. HAMILTON ca 1909.
The digital image of her actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of Henry Bell and Frances Easley. The informant was Tommy Botts, grandson. She was widowed at the time of her death, and her home address was 1 mile E. of Brookeland. She died at the Jasper Nursing Center.
Family/Spouse: Otha Ivy Hamilton. Otha was born on 26 Jul 1866 in Texas; died on 5 Jun 1965 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Royal Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 30 Jul 1895 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 May 1898 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
In her annotated transcription of the Brookeland Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary shows him as a son of J. H. and Francis Bell. His tombstone is inscribed "Weep not Papa and Mama for me, for I am waiting in Heaven for thee."
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14. | Louie Bell (1.Frances1) was born on 24 Apr 1899 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Oct 1961 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Garden Of Memories Cemetery, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. Notes:
A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was married and his home address was 111 Finley Ave, Lufkin, Texas. He was listed as a cleaner and presser in the dry cleaning industry, and the son of Henry Bell and Frances Easley. The informant was Mrs. Louie Bell, his wife.
(Medical):See attached sources.
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Generation: 3
15. | Milliard Marvin Bell (2.George2, 1.Frances1) was born on 19 Nov 1901 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 26 Mar 1956 in Temple, Bell County, Texas. Notes:
The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Willie Bell and Laura Dickerson, both of Texas. The informant was hiw wife, Mrs. M. M. Bell. He died at the Santa Fee Hospital in Temple, his usual residence being Silsbee, Texas. His usual occupation was shown as that of a Railroad Yardmaster.
(Medical):See attached sources.
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18. | Ima Elma Robbins (3.Frances2, 1.Frances1) was born on 20 Oct 1906 in Texas; died on 4 Dec 1913 in Texas. Notes:
She and her horse were both killed by a lightining strike.
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20. | Richard "Dick" Coy Robbins (3.Frances2, 1.Frances1) was born on 27 Jun 1912 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 29 Aug 1975 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Newton City Cemetery, Newton, Newton County, Texas. Notes:
A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was married, and listed as a Carpenter/Contractor and his home was in Newton, Texas. He was shown as a son of John D. Robbins and Nina Bell. The informant was Irene Robbins, his wife.
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22. | Arvie Louis Bell (5.Thomas2, 1.Frances1) was born on 5 Sep 1904 in Texas; died on 25 Jun 1972 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Plainview Cemetery (aka Plainview Family Cemetery), Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Edward Bell and Dezzie Bobbitt. The informant was his wife, Eunice Bell. His occupation was shown as flooring grader at a lumber mill, and his usual residence was 4 miles N. of Pineland on Fm Rd. 1.
(Medical):See attached sources.
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23. | Drew Almern Bell (5.Thomas2, 1.Frances1) was born on 8 Dec 1910 in Texas; died on 15 Jul 1960 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Thomas Edward Bell and Dezzie Bobbitt. He was shown as married, and a pipeliner for an oil pipeline. The informant was Mrs. Donald Greene, relationship not indicated.
Family/Spouse: Ora Fuller. Ora (daughter of Clyde Lewis Fuller and Fannie Gilchrist) was born on 29 Dec 1913; died on 4 Dec 1992; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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24. | Son Bell (5.Thomas2, 1.Frances1) was born on 25 Jul 1913 in Texas; died on 9 Sep 1913 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. |
25. | Daughter Bell (5.Thomas2, 1.Frances1) was born on 30 May 1916 in Texas; died on 16 Jul 1916 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. |
26. | John Henry Bell (5.Thomas2, 1.Frances1) was born on 15 Feb 1923 in Texas; died on 23 Apr 1923 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. |
27. | Arnold Henry Bell (6.John2, 1.Frances1) was born about 1908 in Texas; died on 1 Sep 1938 in Harris County, Texas. Notes:
The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of John Bell and Mandy Bell, the informant being John Bell. He died in a traffic accident on Humble Highway in Harris County. He was shown as a laborer, and resident of Bronson, Texas. He was listed as single.
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29. | Bertis W. Bell (9.Walter2, 1.Frances1) was born on 13 Feb 1916 in Texas; died on 2 Dec 1992; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
His gravesite has a Military Marker inscribed Pvt US Army WWII.
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30. | Baby Bell (9.Walter2, 1.Frances1) was born on 5 Feb 1920 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 5 Feb 1920 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. |
31. | Louie Wendell Bell (9.Walter2, 1.Frances1) was born on 28 Oct 1926 in Texas; died on 21 Apr 1957 in Newton County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Walter Bell and Malvina Smith of Texas. He was single, and died of accidentally drowning in the Sabine River in Newton County. He was shown as a laborer.
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