Marriages
Mr. Frank J. Bell of Orford, N.H., and Miss. Addie Rice of Fairlee, Vt.
Saint Johnsbury Caledonian: December 27, 1867.
Frank J. Bell, 84, of Springfield Is Dead
Funeral of Civil War Veteran To Be Held Tomorrow Afternoon In Methodist Church.
Springfield, Oct. 25-Frank J. Bell, 84, a veteran of the Civil war and one of the best known citizens of this town died early Sunday morning following an illness that had confined him to his bed for more than a year. Frank Jesse Bell, or "Deacon" Bell, as he was more familiarly known among his wide circle of acquaintances here, was born in Canada, December 11, 1842, one of a large family of children. While still a young man, Mr. Bell came to the United States where he was employed in mills in Lowell, Mass., and later moved to Orford, N. H. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. B. 18th New Hampshire volunteers and saw service until the close of the war. He was married four times. He leaves two children, Mrs. Julia B. Merrill and William J. Bell both of this town. Mr. Bell was an active member of the First Congregational church an served on its board of deacons for 35 years. He was also an active member of Jarvis Post, G. A. R. of this town. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Dr. George R. Mott of the COngregational church officiating. The burial will be in Summer Hill Cemetery.
Rutland Daily Herald: 26 Oct 1926.
Frank J. Bell
Frank J. Bell was born in St. Gregory, Canada, December 11, 1841, and was nearly 85 years old when he passed on. Mr. Bell had a brother, John Bell, who was one of his tent mates during their service in the Civil War. After their return from the war, Frank Bell settled in Orford, N. H., and eventually, John Bell settled at Claremont, N. H. John Bell died 23 years ago, leaving a widow, Mrs. Melvina Bell, and several grown up children. Some of these nephews and nieces, with their mother, have occasionally visited their uncle during his long period of feeble health, and attended his funeral service.
Aged Veteran of Civil War Passes on After Illness of Over a Year
Frank J. Bell, 84, a veteran of the Civil War, and one of the best known citizens of this town, passed away at his home at 262 Summer Street early Sunday morning following an illness that had confined him to his bed for more than a year. Frank Jesse Bell, of "Deacon" Bell, as he was more familiarly known among his wide circle of acquaintances here, was born in Canada, Dec. 11, 1842, one of a large family of children. The father and mother died when Mrs. Bell was a young child and the family became widely scattered, and dependent on their own resources for development. While still a young man, Mr. Bell came to the United States where he was employed in mills in Lowell, Mass., and later moved to Orford, N.H. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. B. 18th N.H. Vol. in the union cause and saw service until the close of the war. He took part in several important battles and skirmishes, but returned to his home unscathed. He was married four times, all four wives preceding him to the grave. He leaves two children, Mrs. Julia B. Merrill and William J. Bell, both of this town. None of his other relatives are alive so far as is known. Mr. Bell was an active member of the First Congregational church and served on its board of deacons for 35 years. he was also an active member of Jarvis Post, G.A.B. No. 43, of this town. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Dr. Mott of the Congregational church and Rev. R.A. Beardslee officiating. The burial was in Summer Hill Cemetery. The bearers were Frank J. Whitcomb, Fred E. Whitcomb, Herbert B. Parker, Ray H. Whitcomb, Roy Lyons and William J. Bell. Springfield Post, American Legion, furnished the colors for the funeral and the chaplain of the post offered a short prayer at the grave and Waldo Roster Boy Scout Bugler, blew taps.
Springfield Reporter: 28 Oct. 1926.
Mr. Frank J. Bell of Orford, N.H., and Miss. Addie Rice of Fairlee, Vt.
Saint Johnsbury Caledonian: December 27, 1867.
Frank J. Bell, 84, of Springfield Is Dead
Funeral of Civil War Veteran To Be Held Tomorrow Afternoon In Methodist Church.
Springfield, Oct. 25-Frank J. Bell, 84, a veteran of the Civil war and one of the best known citizens of this town died early Sunday morning following an illness that had confined him to his bed for more than a year. Frank Jesse Bell, or "Deacon" Bell, as he was more familiarly known among his wide circle of acquaintances here, was born in Canada, December 11, 1842, one of a large family of children. While still a young man, Mr. Bell came to the United States where he was employed in mills in Lowell, Mass., and later moved to Orford, N. H. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. B. 18th New Hampshire volunteers and saw service until the close of the war. He was married four times. He leaves two children, Mrs. Julia B. Merrill and William J. Bell both of this town. Mr. Bell was an active member of the First Congregational church an served on its board of deacons for 35 years. He was also an active member of Jarvis Post, G. A. R. of this town. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Dr. George R. Mott of the COngregational church officiating. The burial will be in Summer Hill Cemetery.
Rutland Daily Herald: 26 Oct 1926.
Frank J. Bell
Frank J. Bell was born in St. Gregory, Canada, December 11, 1841, and was nearly 85 years old when he passed on. Mr. Bell had a brother, John Bell, who was one of his tent mates during their service in the Civil War. After their return from the war, Frank Bell settled in Orford, N. H., and eventually, John Bell settled at Claremont, N. H. John Bell died 23 years ago, leaving a widow, Mrs. Melvina Bell, and several grown up children. Some of these nephews and nieces, with their mother, have occasionally visited their uncle during his long period of feeble health, and attended his funeral service.
Aged Veteran of Civil War Passes on After Illness of Over a Year
Frank J. Bell, 84, a veteran of the Civil War, and one of the best known citizens of this town, passed away at his home at 262 Summer Street early Sunday morning following an illness that had confined him to his bed for more than a year. Frank Jesse Bell, of "Deacon" Bell, as he was more familiarly known among his wide circle of acquaintances here, was born in Canada, Dec. 11, 1842, one of a large family of children. The father and mother died when Mrs. Bell was a young child and the family became widely scattered, and dependent on their own resources for development. While still a young man, Mr. Bell came to the United States where he was employed in mills in Lowell, Mass., and later moved to Orford, N.H. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. B. 18th N.H. Vol. in the union cause and saw service until the close of the war. He took part in several important battles and skirmishes, but returned to his home unscathed. He was married four times, all four wives preceding him to the grave. He leaves two children, Mrs. Julia B. Merrill and William J. Bell, both of this town. None of his other relatives are alive so far as is known. Mr. Bell was an active member of the First Congregational church and served on its board of deacons for 35 years. he was also an active member of Jarvis Post, G.A.B. No. 43, of this town. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Dr. Mott of the Congregational church and Rev. R.A. Beardslee officiating. The burial was in Summer Hill Cemetery. The bearers were Frank J. Whitcomb, Fred E. Whitcomb, Herbert B. Parker, Ray H. Whitcomb, Roy Lyons and William J. Bell. Springfield Post, American Legion, furnished the colors for the funeral and the chaplain of the post offered a short prayer at the grave and Waldo Roster Boy Scout Bugler, blew taps.
Springfield Reporter: 28 Oct. 1926.
Marriages
Mr. Frank J. Bell of Orford, N.H., and Miss. Addie Rice of Fairlee, Vt.
Saint Johnsbury Caledonian: December 27, 1867.
Frank J. Bell, 84, of Springfield Is Dead
Funeral of Civil War Veteran To Be Held Tomorrow Afternoon In Methodist Church.
Springfield, Oct. 25-Frank J. Bell, 84, a veteran of the Civil war and one of the best known citizens of this town died early Sunday morning following an illness that had confined him to his bed for more than a year. Frank Jesse Bell, or "Deacon" Bell, as he was more familiarly known among his wide circle of acquaintances here, was born in Canada, December 11, 1842, one of a large family of children. While still a young man, Mr. Bell came to the United States where he was employed in mills in Lowell, Mass., and later moved to Orford, N. H. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. B. 18th New Hampshire volunteers and saw service until the close of the war. He was married four times. He leaves two children, Mrs. Julia B. Merrill and William J. Bell both of this town. Mr. Bell was an active member of the First Congregational church an served on its board of deacons for 35 years. He was also an active member of Jarvis Post, G. A. R. of this town. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Dr. George R. Mott of the COngregational church officiating. The burial will be in Summer Hill Cemetery.
Rutland Daily Herald: 26 Oct 1926.
Frank J. Bell
Frank J. Bell was born in St. Gregory, Canada, December 11, 1841, and was nearly 85 years old when he passed on. Mr. Bell had a brother, John Bell, who was one of his tent mates during their service in the Civil War. After their return from the war, Frank Bell settled in Orford, N. H., and eventually, John Bell settled at Claremont, N. H. John Bell died 23 years ago, leaving a widow, Mrs. Melvina Bell, and several grown up children. Some of these nephews and nieces, with their mother, have occasionally visited their uncle during his long period of feeble health, and attended his funeral service.
Aged Veteran of Civil War Passes on After Illness of Over a Year
Frank J. Bell, 84, a veteran of the Civil War, and one of the best known citizens of this town, passed away at his home at 262 Summer Street early Sunday morning following an illness that had confined him to his bed for more than a year. Frank Jesse Bell, of "Deacon" Bell, as he was more familiarly known among his wide circle of acquaintances here, was born in Canada, Dec. 11, 1842, one of a large family of children. The father and mother died when Mrs. Bell was a young child and the family became widely scattered, and dependent on their own resources for development. While still a young man, Mr. Bell came to the United States where he was employed in mills in Lowell, Mass., and later moved to Orford, N.H. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. B. 18th N.H. Vol. in the union cause and saw service until the close of the war. He took part in several important battles and skirmishes, but returned to his home unscathed. He was married four times, all four wives preceding him to the grave. He leaves two children, Mrs. Julia B. Merrill and William J. Bell, both of this town. None of his other relatives are alive so far as is known. Mr. Bell was an active member of the First Congregational church and served on its board of deacons for 35 years. he was also an active member of Jarvis Post, G.A.B. No. 43, of this town. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Dr. Mott of the Congregational church and Rev. R.A. Beardslee officiating. The burial was in Summer Hill Cemetery. The bearers were Frank J. Whitcomb, Fred E. Whitcomb, Herbert B. Parker, Ray H. Whitcomb, Roy Lyons and William J. Bell. Springfield Post, American Legion, furnished the colors for the funeral and the chaplain of the post offered a short prayer at the grave and Waldo Roster Boy Scout Bugler, blew taps.
Springfield Reporter: 28 Oct. 1926.
Mr. Frank J. Bell of Orford, N.H., and Miss. Addie Rice of Fairlee, Vt.
Saint Johnsbury Caledonian: December 27, 1867.
Frank J. Bell, 84, of Springfield Is Dead
Funeral of Civil War Veteran To Be Held Tomorrow Afternoon In Methodist Church.
Springfield, Oct. 25-Frank J. Bell, 84, a veteran of the Civil war and one of the best known citizens of this town died early Sunday morning following an illness that had confined him to his bed for more than a year. Frank Jesse Bell, or "Deacon" Bell, as he was more familiarly known among his wide circle of acquaintances here, was born in Canada, December 11, 1842, one of a large family of children. While still a young man, Mr. Bell came to the United States where he was employed in mills in Lowell, Mass., and later moved to Orford, N. H. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. B. 18th New Hampshire volunteers and saw service until the close of the war. He was married four times. He leaves two children, Mrs. Julia B. Merrill and William J. Bell both of this town. Mr. Bell was an active member of the First Congregational church an served on its board of deacons for 35 years. He was also an active member of Jarvis Post, G. A. R. of this town. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Dr. George R. Mott of the COngregational church officiating. The burial will be in Summer Hill Cemetery.
Rutland Daily Herald: 26 Oct 1926.
Frank J. Bell
Frank J. Bell was born in St. Gregory, Canada, December 11, 1841, and was nearly 85 years old when he passed on. Mr. Bell had a brother, John Bell, who was one of his tent mates during their service in the Civil War. After their return from the war, Frank Bell settled in Orford, N. H., and eventually, John Bell settled at Claremont, N. H. John Bell died 23 years ago, leaving a widow, Mrs. Melvina Bell, and several grown up children. Some of these nephews and nieces, with their mother, have occasionally visited their uncle during his long period of feeble health, and attended his funeral service.
Aged Veteran of Civil War Passes on After Illness of Over a Year
Frank J. Bell, 84, a veteran of the Civil War, and one of the best known citizens of this town, passed away at his home at 262 Summer Street early Sunday morning following an illness that had confined him to his bed for more than a year. Frank Jesse Bell, of "Deacon" Bell, as he was more familiarly known among his wide circle of acquaintances here, was born in Canada, Dec. 11, 1842, one of a large family of children. The father and mother died when Mrs. Bell was a young child and the family became widely scattered, and dependent on their own resources for development. While still a young man, Mr. Bell came to the United States where he was employed in mills in Lowell, Mass., and later moved to Orford, N.H. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. B. 18th N.H. Vol. in the union cause and saw service until the close of the war. He took part in several important battles and skirmishes, but returned to his home unscathed. He was married four times, all four wives preceding him to the grave. He leaves two children, Mrs. Julia B. Merrill and William J. Bell, both of this town. None of his other relatives are alive so far as is known. Mr. Bell was an active member of the First Congregational church and served on its board of deacons for 35 years. he was also an active member of Jarvis Post, G.A.B. No. 43, of this town. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Dr. Mott of the Congregational church and Rev. R.A. Beardslee officiating. The burial was in Summer Hill Cemetery. The bearers were Frank J. Whitcomb, Fred E. Whitcomb, Herbert B. Parker, Ray H. Whitcomb, Roy Lyons and William J. Bell. Springfield Post, American Legion, furnished the colors for the funeral and the chaplain of the post offered a short prayer at the grave and Waldo Roster Boy Scout Bugler, blew taps.
Springfield Reporter: 28 Oct. 1926.
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