BELL, Joseph Harrison
Obituary
Joseph Harrison Bell died at his home nine miles north of Bucklin on New Years morning 1899, was born in Boone County Mo., Dec. 19th, 1831 therefore was in his 68th year. He was married Christmas day 1850 in Salisbury. The father of 12 children four of whom are dead eight living one son Geo. F. Bell seven daughters, Mrs. Anna Speece, Mrs. Sell Baugher, Mrs. Dr. W. B. Scott, all of Linn co. also Mrs. Lizzie Phillipps and Mrs. Martha Nickerson of Oklahoma Territory, and Misses Cora and Ara Bell who with their brother, George are well known teachers in east Linn Co. and reside at the home stead with their parents. Bro. Bell became a member of the Christian Church at the age of twenty and was baptized by Elder Buston of Salisbury Mo. was the leading Elder or Bishop of the New Boston congregation for over twenty years.
His zeal for the church, devotion to his family and love for friends and neighbors, also industry. Honesty of purpose, and lover of Peace and good will to all, were very prominent characteristics of his life. He was loved by the many who knew him. The funeral services were held at the Pleasant Grove church, near his home Jan. 2nd conducted by the writer, assisted by W. W. Jones and Alfred Munyon. He leaves his aged widow and family, and a home of loving friends to mourn their great loss. Theo F. Mayhew
The Bucklin Herald January 13, 1899
Obituary
Joseph Harrison Bell died at his home nine miles north of Bucklin on New Years morning 1899, was born in Boone County Mo., Dec. 19th, 1831 therefore was in his 68th year. He was married Christmas day 1850 in Salisbury. The father of 12 children four of whom are dead eight living one son Geo. F. Bell seven daughters, Mrs. Anna Speece, Mrs. Sell Baugher, Mrs. Dr. W. B. Scott, all of Linn co. also Mrs. Lizzie Phillipps and Mrs. Martha Nickerson of Oklahoma Territory, and Misses Cora and Ara Bell who with their brother, George are well known teachers in east Linn Co. and reside at the home stead with their parents. Bro. Bell became a member of the Christian Church at the age of twenty and was baptized by Elder Buston of Salisbury Mo. was the leading Elder or Bishop of the New Boston congregation for over twenty years.
His zeal for the church, devotion to his family and love for friends and neighbors, also industry. Honesty of purpose, and lover of Peace and good will to all, were very prominent characteristics of his life. He was loved by the many who knew him. The funeral services were held at the Pleasant Grove church, near his home Jan. 2nd conducted by the writer, assisted by W. W. Jones and Alfred Munyon. He leaves his aged widow and family, and a home of loving friends to mourn their great loss. Theo F. Mayhew
The Bucklin Herald January 13, 1899
BELL, Joseph Harrison
Obituary
Joseph Harrison Bell died at his home nine miles north of Bucklin on New Years morning 1899, was born in Boone County Mo., Dec. 19th, 1831 therefore was in his 68th year. He was married Christmas day 1850 in Salisbury. The father of 12 children four of whom are dead eight living one son Geo. F. Bell seven daughters, Mrs. Anna Speece, Mrs. Sell Baugher, Mrs. Dr. W. B. Scott, all of Linn co. also Mrs. Lizzie Phillipps and Mrs. Martha Nickerson of Oklahoma Territory, and Misses Cora and Ara Bell who with their brother, George are well known teachers in east Linn Co. and reside at the home stead with their parents. Bro. Bell became a member of the Christian Church at the age of twenty and was baptized by Elder Buston of Salisbury Mo. was the leading Elder or Bishop of the New Boston congregation for over twenty years.
His zeal for the church, devotion to his family and love for friends and neighbors, also industry. Honesty of purpose, and lover of Peace and good will to all, were very prominent characteristics of his life. He was loved by the many who knew him. The funeral services were held at the Pleasant Grove church, near his home Jan. 2nd conducted by the writer, assisted by W. W. Jones and Alfred Munyon. He leaves his aged widow and family, and a home of loving friends to mourn their great loss. Theo F. Mayhew
The Bucklin Herald January 13, 1899
Obituary
Joseph Harrison Bell died at his home nine miles north of Bucklin on New Years morning 1899, was born in Boone County Mo., Dec. 19th, 1831 therefore was in his 68th year. He was married Christmas day 1850 in Salisbury. The father of 12 children four of whom are dead eight living one son Geo. F. Bell seven daughters, Mrs. Anna Speece, Mrs. Sell Baugher, Mrs. Dr. W. B. Scott, all of Linn co. also Mrs. Lizzie Phillipps and Mrs. Martha Nickerson of Oklahoma Territory, and Misses Cora and Ara Bell who with their brother, George are well known teachers in east Linn Co. and reside at the home stead with their parents. Bro. Bell became a member of the Christian Church at the age of twenty and was baptized by Elder Buston of Salisbury Mo. was the leading Elder or Bishop of the New Boston congregation for over twenty years.
His zeal for the church, devotion to his family and love for friends and neighbors, also industry. Honesty of purpose, and lover of Peace and good will to all, were very prominent characteristics of his life. He was loved by the many who knew him. The funeral services were held at the Pleasant Grove church, near his home Jan. 2nd conducted by the writer, assisted by W. W. Jones and Alfred Munyon. He leaves his aged widow and family, and a home of loving friends to mourn their great loss. Theo F. Mayhew
The Bucklin Herald January 13, 1899
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