John Putnam Bell (1847-1946) - Find a Grave Memorial

John Putnam Bell Veteran

Birth

28 Mar 1847

South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA

Death

3 Nov 1946 (aged 99)

Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, USA

Burial

Fairmount Cemetery

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John Putnam Bell was the last surviving Civil War veteran in Denver area according to his Rocky Mountain News obit on 8 Nov 1946. The article stated that he and others shook hands with Pres. Lincoln while staying the night in Washington City during the Civil War.

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Sarah C "Sallie" Harris Bell

1810–1898

Spouse

Laura Virginia Pugh Bell

1864–1940

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Sarah C "Sallie" Harris Bell

Laura Virginia Pugh Bell

Martha Helen Bell Stuckey

Jacob Harrison Bell

Harry Estel Bell

Sophronia Alice "Frona" Bell Paine

Nellie Abbie Bell

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Sarah C "Sallie" Harris Bell

Laura Virginia Pugh Bell

Martha Helen Bell Stuckey

Jacob Harrison Bell

Harry Estel Bell

Sophronia Alice "Frona" Bell Paine

Nellie Abbie Bell

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