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John Bell, of Maury Co., TN
Facts and Events
John Bell was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley’s Augusta County Records:
- Page 284.--11th February, 1797. John Bell's will, of South River--To brothers Thomas and Joseph, lands on South River joining Gabriel Alexander; to sister, Sarah Bell; to brother James Bell's son, Samuel, and brother William's two sons, John and Stephenson Bell, lands in Kentucky; to brother, Joseph. Executors, brothers Thomas and Joseph. Teste: Gabriel Alexander, Samuel Long. Proved, 19th September, 1797. Joseph qualifies. (Note: John Bell was the uncle of John Bell).
Will Transcript
- In the fear of God Amen
- In John Bell Being in Low helth [health] but Sound in mind do make and publish this my Last will and Testament hereby revoking any will by me at any time here to fore made
- 1st it is my will that my funeral Expenses and all my Just debt be paid as soon after my death as possible By my Executor out of any money that I may die possed [possessed] of or out of any many Comming in to the hands of my Executor.
- 2nd I give to be Beloved wife Mary all the lann? held furniture Except that portion which belongs to my daughters they or to Each thear own household property.
- 3rd It is my will that my four sons to wit William Bell, F.G. Bell, S. Bell & Josepes [Joseph?] Bell have the use of my plantation until my youngest daughter Comes to age.
- 4th it is my will that their be nothing sold By my Executors except what will pay my debts and that if the property which can be Best spared from the farm.
- 5th It is my will that all the Stock of evry [every] description remain on the place with the farm giving Exception until my daughter Mildred Loueze Bell Comes to be twenty one years old at which time it is my will that all the property Real and peresable [perishable] Be Equally devided between my four sons above named and my belove[d] daughters Namly Elizabeth Bel, Rachel Bell, Maryan Bell, Martha J. Bell, Sarah Bell &
Hergble Lucern Bell & Hansay Marzella M. Bell and Mildred Luoeyd? Bell.
- I do hereby appoint my Son William A. Bell my Executor to this my Last will and testament sined [signed] in our presence this 5th day of May 1852.
- [Signed] John Bell
- Mergh. c. Vurk? Jurat
- Samuel C. Porter Jurat
- John J. Porter
- Entered
Estate Records
- Maury County, TN Probate, Estate records, 2 Jan 1855:
- To the Children of John Bell, For your Aggregate distribution ___ $203.76
- By Cash paid Mary A. Bell, as per receipt, $20.38
- " " " Martha J. Bell, 1st Aug 1857, $20.38
- " " " Elizabeth Bell, " " " , $20.38
- " " " Felix G. Bell, " " " , $20.38
- " " " William A. Bell, " " " , $20.38
- " " " Louisa M. Bell, " " " , $20.38
- " " " Rachel Bell, " " " , $20.38
- " " " Saml. J. Bell, " " " , $20.38
- " " " Marzella Spencer " " " , $20.38
- " " " Sarah Bell " " " , $20.38 - Total $203.76
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References
- Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
- United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).
Name John Bell
Enumeration Date 7 Aug 1820
Home in 1820 (City, County, State) Maury, Tennessee, USA
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 2
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 1 [b. bet. 1776-1794]
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over 1 [b. 1775 or before]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 2
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 1 [b. bet. 1776-1794]
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture 1
Free White Persons - Under 16 4
Free White Persons - Over 25 3
Total Free White Persons 7
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other 7
- United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).
Name John Bell
Gender Male
Race White
Residence Age 60
Birth Date abt 1790
Birthplace Virginia
Residence Date 1850
Home in 1850 District 3, Lewis, Tennessee, USA
Occupation Farmer
Industry Agriculture
Real Estate 2400
Line Number 22
Dwelling Number 374
Family Number 374
Inferred Spouse Mary Bell
Household Members (Name) Age
John Bell 60
Mary Bell 53
Elizabeth Bell 34
Rachel Bell 33
Mary A Bell 31
Sarah Bell 28
Martha J Bell 25
William A Bell 23
Felix G Bell 21
Samuel J Bell 19
Flavius J Bell 16
Maryilla A Bell 13
Louisa M Bell 11
Note: Lewis County, TN was formed from parts of Hickman, Maury, Wayne & Lawrence Counties.
- Tennessee, Early Tax List Records, 1783-1895.
Name John Bell
Residence Date 1836
Residence Place Maury, Tennessee, USA
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