Civil War Veteran
19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Company C.
Killed in battle of Stone River
Articles on Lieut. Job Bell from 1863.
Western Reserve chronicle. Feb 11, 1863 Wednesday - Death of Lieut. Bell.
From the 19th Regiment —
Death of Lieut Bell.
NASHVILLE Tenn.,
Jan. 19th. 1863.
Reuben Bell Esq., - Dear Sir: - I do not expect the receipt of this will announce the death of your dear son - others have done this. To me he was more than an ordinary friend, our long continued association had bound a natural friendship until he was as a brother. Enlisting early in the present conflict, forming a part of the second company that left this county. By his quiet, but prompt attention to all duties in the short but trying campaign in Va., whilst serving as a private he so endeared himself to all that he was unanimously elected 2d Lieut., in the three years Co. raised immediately after the disbanding of the old company. - Feb., 5th, 1862, he was promoted 1st Lieut. the second promotion in the Regt. Through the campaigns of 1861 and '62, in Ky., and Tenn., Lieut. Bell was foremost with the Co, setting an example to the men of perseverance and determination ever ready for scout or march, laughing at hardships, - all were the same to him.
His gallant conduct on the bloody field of Shiloh, stands a proud record of itself and at once placed him as an officer whose courage none could question; coolest when the leaden hail was thickest, as ready to lead the gallant men under him as they were to follow. For some time he had the entire command of Co. C; the discipline appearance and standing of the men show with what care he looked after their every comfort. But his sun was siting; through the dangers of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday he escaped unhurt until the last bloody charge of Friday he fell pierced by a rifle ball in the breast. He fell urging his men never to give way, "the exact words were not distinctly heard." His remains together with his brave comrades who fell with him, the "noblest Roman of them all," Capt. Bear of Co, E. and Sergt. Major Tyler, were buried near the general field hospital about four miles from Murfreesboro, each distinctly marked so that no trouble will arise in the identification. To Lieut. Bell there appeared to be a bright future, but he tarried not to receive new honors almost awaiting him, but soon followed his fast friend, the brave and gallant Donnavan of Co. B. Friends in life, they are together now. From their comrades who remain another vow has gone to heaven that their deaths shall yet more bitterly be avenged, nor will they cease until the last armed rebel has disappeared and the glorious old Stars and Stripes float from every spire in our land. Yet it grieves us to see arising in the north those who under the garb and pretension of friends would render such sacrifice of no effect. Who by their actions seem to only await a marshalling of their forces before throwing off the flimsy veil that now course their deeds, and proclaiming openly in favor of our foes. Their hope must be destroyed. The North can never again be controlled by the slave-ocracy, or a few would be despots.
To your bereaved family I tender my heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour. Your son died faithfully discharging his duty, honored and respected by his fellow officers and men.
Respectfully Yours,
H. G. STRATTON.
Capt. 19th Ohio Regiment.
Western Reserve chronicle. Feb 18, 1863 Wednesday (page 3) - Father goes to find his body.
Lieut. Bell. Mr. Reuben Bell of this place, father of Lieut. J . D. Bell, has started for Tennessee to endeavor to procure the remains of his son, and bring them home. Dr. Woodworth, who was with the army at the battle of Murfreesborough (sic, Confederate name for Stones River), informed Mr. Bell that he knew the precise spot where his son was buried, and would assist him in procuring the body.
Western Reserve chronicle. Mar 11, 1863 Wednesday (page 3) - Funeral Services of Lieut Bell.
Funeral Services of Lieut. Bell
The remains of this gallant young officer, reached this place on Monday of last week, and the funeral services were held at the Disciple Church on Wednesday. A very large number were in attendance, and our two Fire Companies, which are also well drilled as Military Companies, escorted the remains to their last resting place. He was missed by his comrades in the army - he will be missed by his friends at home.
19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Company C.
Killed in battle of Stone River
Articles on Lieut. Job Bell from 1863.
Western Reserve chronicle. Feb 11, 1863 Wednesday - Death of Lieut. Bell.
From the 19th Regiment —
Death of Lieut Bell.
NASHVILLE Tenn.,
Jan. 19th. 1863.
Reuben Bell Esq., - Dear Sir: - I do not expect the receipt of this will announce the death of your dear son - others have done this. To me he was more than an ordinary friend, our long continued association had bound a natural friendship until he was as a brother. Enlisting early in the present conflict, forming a part of the second company that left this county. By his quiet, but prompt attention to all duties in the short but trying campaign in Va., whilst serving as a private he so endeared himself to all that he was unanimously elected 2d Lieut., in the three years Co. raised immediately after the disbanding of the old company. - Feb., 5th, 1862, he was promoted 1st Lieut. the second promotion in the Regt. Through the campaigns of 1861 and '62, in Ky., and Tenn., Lieut. Bell was foremost with the Co, setting an example to the men of perseverance and determination ever ready for scout or march, laughing at hardships, - all were the same to him.
His gallant conduct on the bloody field of Shiloh, stands a proud record of itself and at once placed him as an officer whose courage none could question; coolest when the leaden hail was thickest, as ready to lead the gallant men under him as they were to follow. For some time he had the entire command of Co. C; the discipline appearance and standing of the men show with what care he looked after their every comfort. But his sun was siting; through the dangers of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday he escaped unhurt until the last bloody charge of Friday he fell pierced by a rifle ball in the breast. He fell urging his men never to give way, "the exact words were not distinctly heard." His remains together with his brave comrades who fell with him, the "noblest Roman of them all," Capt. Bear of Co, E. and Sergt. Major Tyler, were buried near the general field hospital about four miles from Murfreesboro, each distinctly marked so that no trouble will arise in the identification. To Lieut. Bell there appeared to be a bright future, but he tarried not to receive new honors almost awaiting him, but soon followed his fast friend, the brave and gallant Donnavan of Co. B. Friends in life, they are together now. From their comrades who remain another vow has gone to heaven that their deaths shall yet more bitterly be avenged, nor will they cease until the last armed rebel has disappeared and the glorious old Stars and Stripes float from every spire in our land. Yet it grieves us to see arising in the north those who under the garb and pretension of friends would render such sacrifice of no effect. Who by their actions seem to only await a marshalling of their forces before throwing off the flimsy veil that now course their deeds, and proclaiming openly in favor of our foes. Their hope must be destroyed. The North can never again be controlled by the slave-ocracy, or a few would be despots.
To your bereaved family I tender my heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour. Your son died faithfully discharging his duty, honored and respected by his fellow officers and men.
Respectfully Yours,
H. G. STRATTON.
Capt. 19th Ohio Regiment.
Western Reserve chronicle. Feb 18, 1863 Wednesday (page 3) - Father goes to find his body.
Lieut. Bell. Mr. Reuben Bell of this place, father of Lieut. J . D. Bell, has started for Tennessee to endeavor to procure the remains of his son, and bring them home. Dr. Woodworth, who was with the army at the battle of Murfreesborough (sic, Confederate name for Stones River), informed Mr. Bell that he knew the precise spot where his son was buried, and would assist him in procuring the body.
Western Reserve chronicle. Mar 11, 1863 Wednesday (page 3) - Funeral Services of Lieut Bell.
Funeral Services of Lieut. Bell
The remains of this gallant young officer, reached this place on Monday of last week, and the funeral services were held at the Disciple Church on Wednesday. A very large number were in attendance, and our two Fire Companies, which are also well drilled as Military Companies, escorted the remains to their last resting place. He was missed by his comrades in the army - he will be missed by his friends at home.
Civil War Veteran
19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Company C.
Killed in battle of Stone River
Articles on Lieut. Job Bell from 1863.
Western Reserve chronicle. Feb 11, 1863 Wednesday - Death of Lieut. Bell.
From the 19th Regiment —
Death of Lieut Bell.
NASHVILLE Tenn.,
Jan. 19th. 1863.
Reuben Bell Esq., - Dear Sir: - I do not expect the receipt of this will announce the death of your dear son - others have done this. To me he was more than an ordinary friend, our long continued association had bound a natural friendship until he was as a brother. Enlisting early in the present conflict, forming a part of the second company that left this county. By his quiet, but prompt attention to all duties in the short but trying campaign in Va., whilst serving as a private he so endeared himself to all that he was unanimously elected 2d Lieut., in the three years Co. raised immediately after the disbanding of the old company. - Feb., 5th, 1862, he was promoted 1st Lieut. the second promotion in the Regt. Through the campaigns of 1861 and '62, in Ky., and Tenn., Lieut. Bell was foremost with the Co, setting an example to the men of perseverance and determination ever ready for scout or march, laughing at hardships, - all were the same to him.
His gallant conduct on the bloody field of Shiloh, stands a proud record of itself and at once placed him as an officer whose courage none could question; coolest when the leaden hail was thickest, as ready to lead the gallant men under him as they were to follow. For some time he had the entire command of Co. C; the discipline appearance and standing of the men show with what care he looked after their every comfort. But his sun was siting; through the dangers of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday he escaped unhurt until the last bloody charge of Friday he fell pierced by a rifle ball in the breast. He fell urging his men never to give way, "the exact words were not distinctly heard." His remains together with his brave comrades who fell with him, the "noblest Roman of them all," Capt. Bear of Co, E. and Sergt. Major Tyler, were buried near the general field hospital about four miles from Murfreesboro, each distinctly marked so that no trouble will arise in the identification. To Lieut. Bell there appeared to be a bright future, but he tarried not to receive new honors almost awaiting him, but soon followed his fast friend, the brave and gallant Donnavan of Co. B. Friends in life, they are together now. From their comrades who remain another vow has gone to heaven that their deaths shall yet more bitterly be avenged, nor will they cease until the last armed rebel has disappeared and the glorious old Stars and Stripes float from every spire in our land. Yet it grieves us to see arising in the north those who under the garb and pretension of friends would render such sacrifice of no effect. Who by their actions seem to only await a marshalling of their forces before throwing off the flimsy veil that now course their deeds, and proclaiming openly in favor of our foes. Their hope must be destroyed. The North can never again be controlled by the slave-ocracy, or a few would be despots.
To your bereaved family I tender my heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour. Your son died faithfully discharging his duty, honored and respected by his fellow officers and men.
Respectfully Yours,
H. G. STRATTON.
Capt. 19th Ohio Regiment.
Western Reserve chronicle. Feb 18, 1863 Wednesday (page 3) - Father goes to find his body.
Lieut. Bell. Mr. Reuben Bell of this place, father of Lieut. J . D. Bell, has started for Tennessee to endeavor to procure the remains of his son, and bring them home. Dr. Woodworth, who was with the army at the battle of Murfreesborough (sic, Confederate name for Stones River), informed Mr. Bell that he knew the precise spot where his son was buried, and would assist him in procuring the body.
Western Reserve chronicle. Mar 11, 1863 Wednesday (page 3) - Funeral Services of Lieut Bell.
Funeral Services of Lieut. Bell
The remains of this gallant young officer, reached this place on Monday of last week, and the funeral services were held at the Disciple Church on Wednesday. A very large number were in attendance, and our two Fire Companies, which are also well drilled as Military Companies, escorted the remains to their last resting place. He was missed by his comrades in the army - he will be missed by his friends at home.
19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Company C.
Killed in battle of Stone River
Articles on Lieut. Job Bell from 1863.
Western Reserve chronicle. Feb 11, 1863 Wednesday - Death of Lieut. Bell.
From the 19th Regiment —
Death of Lieut Bell.
NASHVILLE Tenn.,
Jan. 19th. 1863.
Reuben Bell Esq., - Dear Sir: - I do not expect the receipt of this will announce the death of your dear son - others have done this. To me he was more than an ordinary friend, our long continued association had bound a natural friendship until he was as a brother. Enlisting early in the present conflict, forming a part of the second company that left this county. By his quiet, but prompt attention to all duties in the short but trying campaign in Va., whilst serving as a private he so endeared himself to all that he was unanimously elected 2d Lieut., in the three years Co. raised immediately after the disbanding of the old company. - Feb., 5th, 1862, he was promoted 1st Lieut. the second promotion in the Regt. Through the campaigns of 1861 and '62, in Ky., and Tenn., Lieut. Bell was foremost with the Co, setting an example to the men of perseverance and determination ever ready for scout or march, laughing at hardships, - all were the same to him.
His gallant conduct on the bloody field of Shiloh, stands a proud record of itself and at once placed him as an officer whose courage none could question; coolest when the leaden hail was thickest, as ready to lead the gallant men under him as they were to follow. For some time he had the entire command of Co. C; the discipline appearance and standing of the men show with what care he looked after their every comfort. But his sun was siting; through the dangers of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday he escaped unhurt until the last bloody charge of Friday he fell pierced by a rifle ball in the breast. He fell urging his men never to give way, "the exact words were not distinctly heard." His remains together with his brave comrades who fell with him, the "noblest Roman of them all," Capt. Bear of Co, E. and Sergt. Major Tyler, were buried near the general field hospital about four miles from Murfreesboro, each distinctly marked so that no trouble will arise in the identification. To Lieut. Bell there appeared to be a bright future, but he tarried not to receive new honors almost awaiting him, but soon followed his fast friend, the brave and gallant Donnavan of Co. B. Friends in life, they are together now. From their comrades who remain another vow has gone to heaven that their deaths shall yet more bitterly be avenged, nor will they cease until the last armed rebel has disappeared and the glorious old Stars and Stripes float from every spire in our land. Yet it grieves us to see arising in the north those who under the garb and pretension of friends would render such sacrifice of no effect. Who by their actions seem to only await a marshalling of their forces before throwing off the flimsy veil that now course their deeds, and proclaiming openly in favor of our foes. Their hope must be destroyed. The North can never again be controlled by the slave-ocracy, or a few would be despots.
To your bereaved family I tender my heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour. Your son died faithfully discharging his duty, honored and respected by his fellow officers and men.
Respectfully Yours,
H. G. STRATTON.
Capt. 19th Ohio Regiment.
Western Reserve chronicle. Feb 18, 1863 Wednesday (page 3) - Father goes to find his body.
Lieut. Bell. Mr. Reuben Bell of this place, father of Lieut. J . D. Bell, has started for Tennessee to endeavor to procure the remains of his son, and bring them home. Dr. Woodworth, who was with the army at the battle of Murfreesborough (sic, Confederate name for Stones River), informed Mr. Bell that he knew the precise spot where his son was buried, and would assist him in procuring the body.
Western Reserve chronicle. Mar 11, 1863 Wednesday (page 3) - Funeral Services of Lieut Bell.
Funeral Services of Lieut. Bell
The remains of this gallant young officer, reached this place on Monday of last week, and the funeral services were held at the Disciple Church on Wednesday. A very large number were in attendance, and our two Fire Companies, which are also well drilled as Military Companies, escorted the remains to their last resting place. He was missed by his comrades in the army - he will be missed by his friends at home.
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