Pine Bluff Weekly Press
Death's Harvest
One of Pine Bluff's Oldest and Best
Loved Citizens Obeys the Final Summons
Col. Marcus Lafayette Bell
One of Pine Bluff's best known and most highly honored citizens, passed quietly away, surrounded by his sorrow-stricken family at his beautiful home on west Barraque Street at 8:15 a.m. last Saturday in the 64th year of age.
The deceased has been ill for several weeks, the immediate cause of his death being heart failure. He was one of Pine Bluffs and Arkansas' most honored and distinguished citizens a man of most noble qualities of head and heart. In his death this community suffers an almost irreparable loss, for he was a public-spirited and generous citizen, giving freely of his means to advance the material interests of the city and county in which he has so long made his home. Our beautiful cemetery - Bellwood - that Silent city of the dead, to which his mortal remains were conveyed by sorrowful relatives and friends last Sunday was deeded by Col. Bell to the city as a burying ground some twenty years age.
His interment took place Sunday evening at four o'clock from Trinity Episcopal Church, under the auspices of Masons and Knights Templar of this city. Bishop Fitzgerald, of Little Rock, read the solemn Episcopal burial service at the church joined in the beautiful and impressive Templar ceremonies at the graveside. The funeral cortege was the largest seen in Pine Bluff for many years, attesting the high degree of popular esteem in which the deceased was held in the community.
The following sketch of the life of the deceased we reproduce with slight modifications from the Trade Edition of The Press Eagle, published February 1, 1890:
Col. Marcus L. Bell was born in Wilson County, Ten. , July 27, 1829, and was the son of Robt. D. and Elizabeth C. Roane Bell, He received his education at the Cumberland University, of Lebanon, Tenn., and when 20 years of age, left his native state and came to Little Rock, Ark., where for four years he was the private secretary of Governor John S. Roane, his uncle. During this time he studied law under Hon. E.H. English, one of the most distinguished lawyers in the State, and afterwards Chief Justice. Col. Bell was licensed to practice law in 1852, and a year later located in Pine Bluff where he resided until his death. He was a gallant officer in the Confederate army having enlisted under Gen. Hindman in 1862, and was subsequently transferred to Texas under Major-General Maxey, where he served as chief of staff until the close of the war.
Col. Bell was first married in 1852 to Miss Juliet Roane, who departed this life in 1877. In 1878, he married Mrs. Ellen Lee, by whom he had three children: Marcus L. Jr., Robert D. and Chas. N. As a ;lawyer Col. Bell stood in the front rank of his profession in Arkansas. He was the Democratic nominee for Congress in 1872, and contested the seat of Hon. O.D. Snyder, the Republican nominee and the general belief was that he was elected, though his contest, for obvious reasons, was unsuccessful. In 1876, Col. Bell was elector for the State on the Democratic Presidenüal ticket, and in that memorable campaign achieved much reputation as a brilliant and logical orator. Though taking an active interest in politics, Col. Bell was never in public life, though his name was often prominently mentioned in connection with exalted official trusts. He was the owner of a large plantation in Jefferson county, of 1500 acres. His property interests in Pine bluff are also large. In politics Col. Bell was a consistent lifetime Democrat, and his voice and judgement were often sought in the councils of his party, as well as before the legal forums of the State. He was an earnest and consistent member of the Episcopal church of this city since its inception, having, in fact, been largely instrumental in its establishment, and an energetic member of its vestry for more than 25 years. Col. Bell stood high in Masonic circles, having held many positions of honor and trust in the fraternity, was a Past Grand Eminent Commander and one among the oldest Knights Templar in the State.
Death's Harvest
One of Pine Bluff's Oldest and Best
Loved Citizens Obeys the Final Summons
Col. Marcus Lafayette Bell
One of Pine Bluff's best known and most highly honored citizens, passed quietly away, surrounded by his sorrow-stricken family at his beautiful home on west Barraque Street at 8:15 a.m. last Saturday in the 64th year of age.
The deceased has been ill for several weeks, the immediate cause of his death being heart failure. He was one of Pine Bluffs and Arkansas' most honored and distinguished citizens a man of most noble qualities of head and heart. In his death this community suffers an almost irreparable loss, for he was a public-spirited and generous citizen, giving freely of his means to advance the material interests of the city and county in which he has so long made his home. Our beautiful cemetery - Bellwood - that Silent city of the dead, to which his mortal remains were conveyed by sorrowful relatives and friends last Sunday was deeded by Col. Bell to the city as a burying ground some twenty years age.
His interment took place Sunday evening at four o'clock from Trinity Episcopal Church, under the auspices of Masons and Knights Templar of this city. Bishop Fitzgerald, of Little Rock, read the solemn Episcopal burial service at the church joined in the beautiful and impressive Templar ceremonies at the graveside. The funeral cortege was the largest seen in Pine Bluff for many years, attesting the high degree of popular esteem in which the deceased was held in the community.
The following sketch of the life of the deceased we reproduce with slight modifications from the Trade Edition of The Press Eagle, published February 1, 1890:
Col. Marcus L. Bell was born in Wilson County, Ten. , July 27, 1829, and was the son of Robt. D. and Elizabeth C. Roane Bell, He received his education at the Cumberland University, of Lebanon, Tenn., and when 20 years of age, left his native state and came to Little Rock, Ark., where for four years he was the private secretary of Governor John S. Roane, his uncle. During this time he studied law under Hon. E.H. English, one of the most distinguished lawyers in the State, and afterwards Chief Justice. Col. Bell was licensed to practice law in 1852, and a year later located in Pine Bluff where he resided until his death. He was a gallant officer in the Confederate army having enlisted under Gen. Hindman in 1862, and was subsequently transferred to Texas under Major-General Maxey, where he served as chief of staff until the close of the war.
Col. Bell was first married in 1852 to Miss Juliet Roane, who departed this life in 1877. In 1878, he married Mrs. Ellen Lee, by whom he had three children: Marcus L. Jr., Robert D. and Chas. N. As a ;lawyer Col. Bell stood in the front rank of his profession in Arkansas. He was the Democratic nominee for Congress in 1872, and contested the seat of Hon. O.D. Snyder, the Republican nominee and the general belief was that he was elected, though his contest, for obvious reasons, was unsuccessful. In 1876, Col. Bell was elector for the State on the Democratic Presidenüal ticket, and in that memorable campaign achieved much reputation as a brilliant and logical orator. Though taking an active interest in politics, Col. Bell was never in public life, though his name was often prominently mentioned in connection with exalted official trusts. He was the owner of a large plantation in Jefferson county, of 1500 acres. His property interests in Pine bluff are also large. In politics Col. Bell was a consistent lifetime Democrat, and his voice and judgement were often sought in the councils of his party, as well as before the legal forums of the State. He was an earnest and consistent member of the Episcopal church of this city since its inception, having, in fact, been largely instrumental in its establishment, and an energetic member of its vestry for more than 25 years. Col. Bell stood high in Masonic circles, having held many positions of honor and trust in the fraternity, was a Past Grand Eminent Commander and one among the oldest Knights Templar in the State.
Pine Bluff Weekly Press
Death's Harvest
One of Pine Bluff's Oldest and Best
Loved Citizens Obeys the Final Summons
Col. Marcus Lafayette Bell
One of Pine Bluff's best known and most highly honored citizens, passed quietly away, surrounded by his sorrow-stricken family at his beautiful home on west Barraque Street at 8:15 a.m. last Saturday in the 64th year of age.
The deceased has been ill for several weeks, the immediate cause of his death being heart failure. He was one of Pine Bluffs and Arkansas' most honored and distinguished citizens a man of most noble qualities of head and heart. In his death this community suffers an almost irreparable loss, for he was a public-spirited and generous citizen, giving freely of his means to advance the material interests of the city and county in which he has so long made his home. Our beautiful cemetery - Bellwood - that Silent city of the dead, to which his mortal remains were conveyed by sorrowful relatives and friends last Sunday was deeded by Col. Bell to the city as a burying ground some twenty years age.
His interment took place Sunday evening at four o'clock from Trinity Episcopal Church, under the auspices of Masons and Knights Templar of this city. Bishop Fitzgerald, of Little Rock, read the solemn Episcopal burial service at the church joined in the beautiful and impressive Templar ceremonies at the graveside. The funeral cortege was the largest seen in Pine Bluff for many years, attesting the high degree of popular esteem in which the deceased was held in the community.
The following sketch of the life of the deceased we reproduce with slight modifications from the Trade Edition of The Press Eagle, published February 1, 1890:
Col. Marcus L. Bell was born in Wilson County, Ten. , July 27, 1829, and was the son of Robt. D. and Elizabeth C. Roane Bell, He received his education at the Cumberland University, of Lebanon, Tenn., and when 20 years of age, left his native state and came to Little Rock, Ark., where for four years he was the private secretary of Governor John S. Roane, his uncle. During this time he studied law under Hon. E.H. English, one of the most distinguished lawyers in the State, and afterwards Chief Justice. Col. Bell was licensed to practice law in 1852, and a year later located in Pine Bluff where he resided until his death. He was a gallant officer in the Confederate army having enlisted under Gen. Hindman in 1862, and was subsequently transferred to Texas under Major-General Maxey, where he served as chief of staff until the close of the war.
Col. Bell was first married in 1852 to Miss Juliet Roane, who departed this life in 1877. In 1878, he married Mrs. Ellen Lee, by whom he had three children: Marcus L. Jr., Robert D. and Chas. N. As a ;lawyer Col. Bell stood in the front rank of his profession in Arkansas. He was the Democratic nominee for Congress in 1872, and contested the seat of Hon. O.D. Snyder, the Republican nominee and the general belief was that he was elected, though his contest, for obvious reasons, was unsuccessful. In 1876, Col. Bell was elector for the State on the Democratic Presidenüal ticket, and in that memorable campaign achieved much reputation as a brilliant and logical orator. Though taking an active interest in politics, Col. Bell was never in public life, though his name was often prominently mentioned in connection with exalted official trusts. He was the owner of a large plantation in Jefferson county, of 1500 acres. His property interests in Pine bluff are also large. In politics Col. Bell was a consistent lifetime Democrat, and his voice and judgement were often sought in the councils of his party, as well as before the legal forums of the State. He was an earnest and consistent member of the Episcopal church of this city since its inception, having, in fact, been largely instrumental in its establishment, and an energetic member of its vestry for more than 25 years. Col. Bell stood high in Masonic circles, having held many positions of honor and trust in the fraternity, was a Past Grand Eminent Commander and one among the oldest Knights Templar in the State.
Death's Harvest
One of Pine Bluff's Oldest and Best
Loved Citizens Obeys the Final Summons
Col. Marcus Lafayette Bell
One of Pine Bluff's best known and most highly honored citizens, passed quietly away, surrounded by his sorrow-stricken family at his beautiful home on west Barraque Street at 8:15 a.m. last Saturday in the 64th year of age.
The deceased has been ill for several weeks, the immediate cause of his death being heart failure. He was one of Pine Bluffs and Arkansas' most honored and distinguished citizens a man of most noble qualities of head and heart. In his death this community suffers an almost irreparable loss, for he was a public-spirited and generous citizen, giving freely of his means to advance the material interests of the city and county in which he has so long made his home. Our beautiful cemetery - Bellwood - that Silent city of the dead, to which his mortal remains were conveyed by sorrowful relatives and friends last Sunday was deeded by Col. Bell to the city as a burying ground some twenty years age.
His interment took place Sunday evening at four o'clock from Trinity Episcopal Church, under the auspices of Masons and Knights Templar of this city. Bishop Fitzgerald, of Little Rock, read the solemn Episcopal burial service at the church joined in the beautiful and impressive Templar ceremonies at the graveside. The funeral cortege was the largest seen in Pine Bluff for many years, attesting the high degree of popular esteem in which the deceased was held in the community.
The following sketch of the life of the deceased we reproduce with slight modifications from the Trade Edition of The Press Eagle, published February 1, 1890:
Col. Marcus L. Bell was born in Wilson County, Ten. , July 27, 1829, and was the son of Robt. D. and Elizabeth C. Roane Bell, He received his education at the Cumberland University, of Lebanon, Tenn., and when 20 years of age, left his native state and came to Little Rock, Ark., where for four years he was the private secretary of Governor John S. Roane, his uncle. During this time he studied law under Hon. E.H. English, one of the most distinguished lawyers in the State, and afterwards Chief Justice. Col. Bell was licensed to practice law in 1852, and a year later located in Pine Bluff where he resided until his death. He was a gallant officer in the Confederate army having enlisted under Gen. Hindman in 1862, and was subsequently transferred to Texas under Major-General Maxey, where he served as chief of staff until the close of the war.
Col. Bell was first married in 1852 to Miss Juliet Roane, who departed this life in 1877. In 1878, he married Mrs. Ellen Lee, by whom he had three children: Marcus L. Jr., Robert D. and Chas. N. As a ;lawyer Col. Bell stood in the front rank of his profession in Arkansas. He was the Democratic nominee for Congress in 1872, and contested the seat of Hon. O.D. Snyder, the Republican nominee and the general belief was that he was elected, though his contest, for obvious reasons, was unsuccessful. In 1876, Col. Bell was elector for the State on the Democratic Presidenüal ticket, and in that memorable campaign achieved much reputation as a brilliant and logical orator. Though taking an active interest in politics, Col. Bell was never in public life, though his name was often prominently mentioned in connection with exalted official trusts. He was the owner of a large plantation in Jefferson county, of 1500 acres. His property interests in Pine bluff are also large. In politics Col. Bell was a consistent lifetime Democrat, and his voice and judgement were often sought in the councils of his party, as well as before the legal forums of the State. He was an earnest and consistent member of the Episcopal church of this city since its inception, having, in fact, been largely instrumental in its establishment, and an energetic member of its vestry for more than 25 years. Col. Bell stood high in Masonic circles, having held many positions of honor and trust in the fraternity, was a Past Grand Eminent Commander and one among the oldest Knights Templar in the State.
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Grand Master Grand Lodge of Arkansas
AF & AM Oct 1874 to Oct 1876
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