Departed this life, on the 12 inst at the residence of Mr P L Blang, Phillip Downing Bell, Esq, in the 74rd year of his age.
The deceased the only son of Joseph and Jane Bell was born in Augusta County, Va and removed with his parents to Knox County about the year 1807 or 1808, near the town of Knoxville on what is known by the old citizens as the Bell farm. The parents being strictly honest and religious these traits of character were early exhibited by him and while quite a youth he made a public profession of religion and became a member of the M E Church South until the hour of his death. In the year 1827 about the month of July he intermarried with Harriett Jane Murphy, daught of Robert and Martha Murphy of Knox County, Tennessee with whom he enjoyed the blessings of domestic life uninterrupted for the long period that the Lord permitted them to remain together. Four children were born to him: Joseph, Margareth, Maria and Moarnaw Anne, who survive him except the latter who was brutally burdered in March 1865 while trying to protect her father in his own dwelling from the assault of two desperadoes who went there for the purpose of robbery.
As a citizen his character was above reproach; as a public officer, being for eighteen years Justice of the Peace in the 7th District where he had removed about eighteen months after his marriage, settling on the headwaters of Beaver Creek near Church Grove and where his family still reside, he won the esteem and commanded the respect of his associates in office and the public generally, and so discerning his mind and clear his judgment that he had frequently to settle disputes outside his district, especially where boundary lines or the possession of lands were involved.
As a husband he was an affectionate and dearly loved the companionship of his youth; his tenderness for her never abated, but increased herself an invalid for many years and when called to Knoxville to attend the trial of the man who murdered his daughter and left himself lying prostrate on the floor he only regretted that he had to leave her, being her sole companion and comfort at the fireside ever cheering her in her affliction. He left his companion in perfect health only to return to her a cold and lifeless corpse.
As a father he was kind and affectionate to his children and was beloved by them. As a brother he loved his sisters of whom he had seven, three having preceded him, four yet living and one older than himself and three younger. He was ever willing to assist them to the best of his abilities, and those to whom they were married. And of his kindness none can be a better witness than the writer of this who is married to his younger sister.
As a Church member his life was consistent ever adorning the Christian profession. As a neighbor he was beloved esteemed never betraying in the trust and confidence reposed in him which was strikingly manifested during the late war, he himself supported the cause of the South while all around him were Union men he yet never betrayed them when hiding from conscription or fleeing to Kentucky their way lying through his farm. But he is gone to his long home, leaving a wife and three children, two sons in law, ten grandchildren, four sisters and their respective families and a numberous host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Of the companions of his boyhood and manhood but few are now living, the greater part having passed on before. So one by one the old patriarchs are called away from time and eternity, soon all will be gone to that bourne whence no wanderer returns. But from the life and dying testimony of this our departed friend and brother we have the comforting knowledge left us that he is now enjoying the reward of his earthly toll in the paradise of God above and while he cannot come to us again. We may alll meet him. His bereaved Widow and family we can only point to Him who doeth all things well and whose holy religion is alone able to sustain and comfort them in this bereavement and affliction and following his example it will not be long are they shall again. In him the Church has lost a bright and shining light and the community an upright an honest citizen.
--Knoxville Daily Tribune, Feb 21, 1875--
The deceased the only son of Joseph and Jane Bell was born in Augusta County, Va and removed with his parents to Knox County about the year 1807 or 1808, near the town of Knoxville on what is known by the old citizens as the Bell farm. The parents being strictly honest and religious these traits of character were early exhibited by him and while quite a youth he made a public profession of religion and became a member of the M E Church South until the hour of his death. In the year 1827 about the month of July he intermarried with Harriett Jane Murphy, daught of Robert and Martha Murphy of Knox County, Tennessee with whom he enjoyed the blessings of domestic life uninterrupted for the long period that the Lord permitted them to remain together. Four children were born to him: Joseph, Margareth, Maria and Moarnaw Anne, who survive him except the latter who was brutally burdered in March 1865 while trying to protect her father in his own dwelling from the assault of two desperadoes who went there for the purpose of robbery.
As a citizen his character was above reproach; as a public officer, being for eighteen years Justice of the Peace in the 7th District where he had removed about eighteen months after his marriage, settling on the headwaters of Beaver Creek near Church Grove and where his family still reside, he won the esteem and commanded the respect of his associates in office and the public generally, and so discerning his mind and clear his judgment that he had frequently to settle disputes outside his district, especially where boundary lines or the possession of lands were involved.
As a husband he was an affectionate and dearly loved the companionship of his youth; his tenderness for her never abated, but increased herself an invalid for many years and when called to Knoxville to attend the trial of the man who murdered his daughter and left himself lying prostrate on the floor he only regretted that he had to leave her, being her sole companion and comfort at the fireside ever cheering her in her affliction. He left his companion in perfect health only to return to her a cold and lifeless corpse.
As a father he was kind and affectionate to his children and was beloved by them. As a brother he loved his sisters of whom he had seven, three having preceded him, four yet living and one older than himself and three younger. He was ever willing to assist them to the best of his abilities, and those to whom they were married. And of his kindness none can be a better witness than the writer of this who is married to his younger sister.
As a Church member his life was consistent ever adorning the Christian profession. As a neighbor he was beloved esteemed never betraying in the trust and confidence reposed in him which was strikingly manifested during the late war, he himself supported the cause of the South while all around him were Union men he yet never betrayed them when hiding from conscription or fleeing to Kentucky their way lying through his farm. But he is gone to his long home, leaving a wife and three children, two sons in law, ten grandchildren, four sisters and their respective families and a numberous host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Of the companions of his boyhood and manhood but few are now living, the greater part having passed on before. So one by one the old patriarchs are called away from time and eternity, soon all will be gone to that bourne whence no wanderer returns. But from the life and dying testimony of this our departed friend and brother we have the comforting knowledge left us that he is now enjoying the reward of his earthly toll in the paradise of God above and while he cannot come to us again. We may alll meet him. His bereaved Widow and family we can only point to Him who doeth all things well and whose holy religion is alone able to sustain and comfort them in this bereavement and affliction and following his example it will not be long are they shall again. In him the Church has lost a bright and shining light and the community an upright an honest citizen.
--Knoxville Daily Tribune, Feb 21, 1875--
Departed this life, on the 12 inst at the residence of Mr P L Blang, Phillip Downing Bell, Esq, in the 74rd year of his age.
The deceased the only son of Joseph and Jane Bell was born in Augusta County, Va and removed with his parents to Knox County about the year 1807 or 1808, near the town of Knoxville on what is known by the old citizens as the Bell farm. The parents being strictly honest and religious these traits of character were early exhibited by him and while quite a youth he made a public profession of religion and became a member of the M E Church South until the hour of his death. In the year 1827 about the month of July he intermarried with Harriett Jane Murphy, daught of Robert and Martha Murphy of Knox County, Tennessee with whom he enjoyed the blessings of domestic life uninterrupted for the long period that the Lord permitted them to remain together. Four children were born to him: Joseph, Margareth, Maria and Moarnaw Anne, who survive him except the latter who was brutally burdered in March 1865 while trying to protect her father in his own dwelling from the assault of two desperadoes who went there for the purpose of robbery.
As a citizen his character was above reproach; as a public officer, being for eighteen years Justice of the Peace in the 7th District where he had removed about eighteen months after his marriage, settling on the headwaters of Beaver Creek near Church Grove and where his family still reside, he won the esteem and commanded the respect of his associates in office and the public generally, and so discerning his mind and clear his judgment that he had frequently to settle disputes outside his district, especially where boundary lines or the possession of lands were involved.
As a husband he was an affectionate and dearly loved the companionship of his youth; his tenderness for her never abated, but increased herself an invalid for many years and when called to Knoxville to attend the trial of the man who murdered his daughter and left himself lying prostrate on the floor he only regretted that he had to leave her, being her sole companion and comfort at the fireside ever cheering her in her affliction. He left his companion in perfect health only to return to her a cold and lifeless corpse.
As a father he was kind and affectionate to his children and was beloved by them. As a brother he loved his sisters of whom he had seven, three having preceded him, four yet living and one older than himself and three younger. He was ever willing to assist them to the best of his abilities, and those to whom they were married. And of his kindness none can be a better witness than the writer of this who is married to his younger sister.
As a Church member his life was consistent ever adorning the Christian profession. As a neighbor he was beloved esteemed never betraying in the trust and confidence reposed in him which was strikingly manifested during the late war, he himself supported the cause of the South while all around him were Union men he yet never betrayed them when hiding from conscription or fleeing to Kentucky their way lying through his farm. But he is gone to his long home, leaving a wife and three children, two sons in law, ten grandchildren, four sisters and their respective families and a numberous host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Of the companions of his boyhood and manhood but few are now living, the greater part having passed on before. So one by one the old patriarchs are called away from time and eternity, soon all will be gone to that bourne whence no wanderer returns. But from the life and dying testimony of this our departed friend and brother we have the comforting knowledge left us that he is now enjoying the reward of his earthly toll in the paradise of God above and while he cannot come to us again. We may alll meet him. His bereaved Widow and family we can only point to Him who doeth all things well and whose holy religion is alone able to sustain and comfort them in this bereavement and affliction and following his example it will not be long are they shall again. In him the Church has lost a bright and shining light and the community an upright an honest citizen.
--Knoxville Daily Tribune, Feb 21, 1875--
The deceased the only son of Joseph and Jane Bell was born in Augusta County, Va and removed with his parents to Knox County about the year 1807 or 1808, near the town of Knoxville on what is known by the old citizens as the Bell farm. The parents being strictly honest and religious these traits of character were early exhibited by him and while quite a youth he made a public profession of religion and became a member of the M E Church South until the hour of his death. In the year 1827 about the month of July he intermarried with Harriett Jane Murphy, daught of Robert and Martha Murphy of Knox County, Tennessee with whom he enjoyed the blessings of domestic life uninterrupted for the long period that the Lord permitted them to remain together. Four children were born to him: Joseph, Margareth, Maria and Moarnaw Anne, who survive him except the latter who was brutally burdered in March 1865 while trying to protect her father in his own dwelling from the assault of two desperadoes who went there for the purpose of robbery.
As a citizen his character was above reproach; as a public officer, being for eighteen years Justice of the Peace in the 7th District where he had removed about eighteen months after his marriage, settling on the headwaters of Beaver Creek near Church Grove and where his family still reside, he won the esteem and commanded the respect of his associates in office and the public generally, and so discerning his mind and clear his judgment that he had frequently to settle disputes outside his district, especially where boundary lines or the possession of lands were involved.
As a husband he was an affectionate and dearly loved the companionship of his youth; his tenderness for her never abated, but increased herself an invalid for many years and when called to Knoxville to attend the trial of the man who murdered his daughter and left himself lying prostrate on the floor he only regretted that he had to leave her, being her sole companion and comfort at the fireside ever cheering her in her affliction. He left his companion in perfect health only to return to her a cold and lifeless corpse.
As a father he was kind and affectionate to his children and was beloved by them. As a brother he loved his sisters of whom he had seven, three having preceded him, four yet living and one older than himself and three younger. He was ever willing to assist them to the best of his abilities, and those to whom they were married. And of his kindness none can be a better witness than the writer of this who is married to his younger sister.
As a Church member his life was consistent ever adorning the Christian profession. As a neighbor he was beloved esteemed never betraying in the trust and confidence reposed in him which was strikingly manifested during the late war, he himself supported the cause of the South while all around him were Union men he yet never betrayed them when hiding from conscription or fleeing to Kentucky their way lying through his farm. But he is gone to his long home, leaving a wife and three children, two sons in law, ten grandchildren, four sisters and their respective families and a numberous host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Of the companions of his boyhood and manhood but few are now living, the greater part having passed on before. So one by one the old patriarchs are called away from time and eternity, soon all will be gone to that bourne whence no wanderer returns. But from the life and dying testimony of this our departed friend and brother we have the comforting knowledge left us that he is now enjoying the reward of his earthly toll in the paradise of God above and while he cannot come to us again. We may alll meet him. His bereaved Widow and family we can only point to Him who doeth all things well and whose holy religion is alone able to sustain and comfort them in this bereavement and affliction and following his example it will not be long are they shall again. In him the Church has lost a bright and shining light and the community an upright an honest citizen.
--Knoxville Daily Tribune, Feb 21, 1875--
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