This is my ancestor. I found her on the 1910 Texas Census with a granddaughter by the name of Mabel E. Jasper age 10 living with them. When my Grandfather applied for his social security card in 1937 he listed Mollie "Bell" as the maiden name of his mother.
My grandfather was James Porter Jasper, Sr. and he was possibly a brother to Mabel. Nancy J "Mary" Bell had 8 children in all according the the 1910 Census and only 3 were currently living. This follows family history in my family of my grandfather being orphaned and a brother died. One child (Bell - 1 mo) was listed with them on the 1880 Census (but seems to be crossed out) and was not listed after that. They could have married between 1880 and 1900 but it doesn't fit with Mary only having 3 living children in 1900 that are listed in the bio I originally inherited. On the 1910 Census it lists that she had 8 chlidren with only 3 still living. That doesn't seem like it could be correct. That would mean she had 5 children born and died in 10 years.
Nancy Jane "Mary" Bell was the daughter of Rosalie (Shipman) and John Graham (per the Washington State Death Certificate).
James R. Bell married Nancy J. Graham 14 Feb 1875 which matches that they were married 35 years on the 1910 census.
There was no image available, only a record:
Source Illinois, County Marriages 1800 - 1940. This means she would have been about 19 when she married. I am using this source for her maiden name as well as her death record in Washington which lists her parents names. I am sure the death certificate is incorrect stating she was married since on the 1940 Census in Washington just a few months before her death lists her as widowed.
Nancy Mary Jane Bell in the Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 No Image Text-only collection
Name: Nancy Mary Jane Bell
[Nancy Mary Jane Graham]
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Age: 84
Estimated birth year: abt 1856
Death Date: 22 Sep 1940
Death Place: Everett, Snohomish, Washington
Father: John Graham
Mother: Rosalie Shipman
Spouse: James R. Bell
FHL Film Number: 2023758
Reference ID: 302
The monument in Texas does not list a death date. I don't know if she is really buried there or in Washington where she died.
Name: James R Bell Gender: Male Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1875 Marriage Place: Madison, Illinois, USA Spouse: Nancy J Graham Film Number: 001306457
I searched in Ancestry in member trees to find John Graham and Rosalie Shipman Graham. I found them, but did not find them in findagrave.com. I searched further to find a marriage record for Jonathan Graham and Rosaline Shipman. Stella was probably the one filling the information on the death certificate for her mother and it would be easy to mistake John for Jonathan and Rosalie for Rosaline. I feel certain I found their marriage record in: Indiana Compiled Marriages Greene County being married June 12, 1850.
I searched further to find that Rosaline's parents were Nancy Jane (Empson) & John Shipman. I found them in findagrave.com: Nancy (Empson) Shipman 16663077 and John Shipman 16663069. It lists Nancy's parents and children but Rosaline is not listed in findagrave as their child. I could not find Rosaline or Jonathan in findagrave. I found this information in Ancestry member trees for Virginia Cary Hudson's Family Tree. It seems to be very accurate and lists Sources and good documentation that agrees with my other research. She lists Rosaline Shipman Birth about 1834 in Indiana and Death 16 MAR 1891 in Kansas. I need to find documentation for this.
I am adding many census records here as my sources.
Mabel E Jasper In the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mabel E Jasper
[Mabel C Jasper] Age in 1910: 10 Birth Year: abt 1900 Birthplace: Arkansas
Home in 1910: Dayton, Liberty, Texas Street: Town of Dayton
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: German Danish
Mother's Birthplace: Kansas
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
James R Bell 61
Mary J Bell 54
Mabel E Jasper 10
This might be the marriage record of the above Mabel E Jasper but it means she would have married at 15 which is not unusual for the time frame.
Mabel E. Jasper in the Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965
Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965 No Image
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Name: Mabel E. Jasper
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1915
Marriage Place: Liberty, Texas, United States
Spouse: Jesse W. Hanson
FHL Film Number: 1009021
Mary J Bell in the 1910 Texas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J Bell
Age in 1910: 54
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Dayton, Liberty, Texas
Street: Town of Dayton
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R Bell
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Native Tongue: English
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 35
Number of Children Born: 8
Number of Children Living: 3
Household Members:
Name Age
James R Bell 61
Mary J Bell 54
Mabel E Jasper 10
Nancy M J Bell in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy M J Bell
Age: 43
Birth Date: Nov 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R Bell
Marriage Year: 1873
Years Married: 27
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: View on Image
Household Members:
Name Age
James R Bell 58
Nancy M J Bell 43
Stella C Bell 21
Lillian Alice Bell 18
Susie May Bell 16
W A Butler 32
John T Johnson 39
J M Caruthers 26
J M Trotter 52
The last 4 were listed as boarders.
Below is possibly the Susie May Bell listed in the 1900 Census above. the Age is appropriate compared to the census age. Note: The mother is listed as Jasper! This is the second place we have found Bell and Jasper associated. Susie May Bell's mother maiden name is listed as Jasper and the father is J M Bell (rather than J R Bell. If this is the same Susie May Bell, daughter of James R Bell, the mother maiden name does not make sense. I made a copy of the actual marriage record. I will research further.
Susie May Bell in the Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995
Name: Susie May Bell
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1884
Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1903
Marriage Place: Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, USA
Father: J M Bell
Mother: Jasper
Spouse: George E Hunton
Film Number: 002419973
I found a George Edward Hunton in findagrave.com 71874935. He lists a different wife than Susie May, but I am nearly sure it is the same one. I compiled a different document for the Susie May Bell marriage. It lists his mother's maiden name as Parrish and in the household there is a C B Hunton listed which is most likely George E Hunton's father. It is probable that Susie May (Bell) Hunton died young and he remarried. I could not find any record of her death.
Mary J. Bell in the 1880 Kansas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J. Bell
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Fulton, Bourbon, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R. Bell
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Name Age
James R. Bell 32
Mary J. Bell 24
Clara E. Bell 2
Bell 1m
The last item is crossed out. I suspect this child passed away sometime after birth but before 2 months.
Mary J Belle in the 1920 Texas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J Belle
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1920: Dayton, Liberty, Texas
Street: Dayton Road
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J R Belle
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Dress Making
Employment Field: Own Account
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
J R Belle 72
Mary J Belle 64
Mary J Bell in the 1940 United States Federal Census (April 22, 1940) (a few months before her death)
Name: Mary J Bell
Age: 84
Estimated birth year: abt 1856
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Home in 1940: Everett, Snohomish, Washington
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Lumbard Street
House Number: 3015
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Lebety, Texas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Lebety, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 102
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: Cont
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
A C Welch 68
Stolla C Welch 62
Mary J Bell 84
Stolla above was born in Kansas. I am sure it is Stella how has her mother in the household. I am sure that Lebety Texas is Liberty.
The bio below was gifted to me with the memorial from Janie Wilkey and the original creator of the memorial, Andrew Burdett. I will leave this here in the case that some of my information is inaccurate, there is still a record of someone elses research.
"James and Mary married in 1873. They had 3 daughters: Stella C Bell (born May 1879 per 1900 Census)(I believe by age listed on 1880 census and 1900 census that Stella C on the 1900 census is Clara E on the 1880 census), Lillian Alice Bell (born April 1882 per 1900 Census) and Susie May Bell (born June 1884 per 1900 Census). I am unable to locate Mary's maiden name or parents information. If anyone reading this knows who they were please contact me and I will add them."
My grandfather was James Porter Jasper, Sr. and he was possibly a brother to Mabel. Nancy J "Mary" Bell had 8 children in all according the the 1910 Census and only 3 were currently living. This follows family history in my family of my grandfather being orphaned and a brother died. One child (Bell - 1 mo) was listed with them on the 1880 Census (but seems to be crossed out) and was not listed after that. They could have married between 1880 and 1900 but it doesn't fit with Mary only having 3 living children in 1900 that are listed in the bio I originally inherited. On the 1910 Census it lists that she had 8 chlidren with only 3 still living. That doesn't seem like it could be correct. That would mean she had 5 children born and died in 10 years.
Nancy Jane "Mary" Bell was the daughter of Rosalie (Shipman) and John Graham (per the Washington State Death Certificate).
James R. Bell married Nancy J. Graham 14 Feb 1875 which matches that they were married 35 years on the 1910 census.
There was no image available, only a record:
Source Illinois, County Marriages 1800 - 1940. This means she would have been about 19 when she married. I am using this source for her maiden name as well as her death record in Washington which lists her parents names. I am sure the death certificate is incorrect stating she was married since on the 1940 Census in Washington just a few months before her death lists her as widowed.
Nancy Mary Jane Bell in the Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 No Image Text-only collection
Name: Nancy Mary Jane Bell
[Nancy Mary Jane Graham]
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Age: 84
Estimated birth year: abt 1856
Death Date: 22 Sep 1940
Death Place: Everett, Snohomish, Washington
Father: John Graham
Mother: Rosalie Shipman
Spouse: James R. Bell
FHL Film Number: 2023758
Reference ID: 302
The monument in Texas does not list a death date. I don't know if she is really buried there or in Washington where she died.
Name: James R Bell Gender: Male Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1875 Marriage Place: Madison, Illinois, USA Spouse: Nancy J Graham Film Number: 001306457
I searched in Ancestry in member trees to find John Graham and Rosalie Shipman Graham. I found them, but did not find them in findagrave.com. I searched further to find a marriage record for Jonathan Graham and Rosaline Shipman. Stella was probably the one filling the information on the death certificate for her mother and it would be easy to mistake John for Jonathan and Rosalie for Rosaline. I feel certain I found their marriage record in: Indiana Compiled Marriages Greene County being married June 12, 1850.
I searched further to find that Rosaline's parents were Nancy Jane (Empson) & John Shipman. I found them in findagrave.com: Nancy (Empson) Shipman 16663077 and John Shipman 16663069. It lists Nancy's parents and children but Rosaline is not listed in findagrave as their child. I could not find Rosaline or Jonathan in findagrave. I found this information in Ancestry member trees for Virginia Cary Hudson's Family Tree. It seems to be very accurate and lists Sources and good documentation that agrees with my other research. She lists Rosaline Shipman Birth about 1834 in Indiana and Death 16 MAR 1891 in Kansas. I need to find documentation for this.
I am adding many census records here as my sources.
Mabel E Jasper In the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mabel E Jasper
[Mabel C Jasper] Age in 1910: 10 Birth Year: abt 1900 Birthplace: Arkansas
Home in 1910: Dayton, Liberty, Texas Street: Town of Dayton
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: German Danish
Mother's Birthplace: Kansas
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
James R Bell 61
Mary J Bell 54
Mabel E Jasper 10
This might be the marriage record of the above Mabel E Jasper but it means she would have married at 15 which is not unusual for the time frame.
Mabel E. Jasper in the Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965
Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965 No Image
Text-only collection
Name: Mabel E. Jasper
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1915
Marriage Place: Liberty, Texas, United States
Spouse: Jesse W. Hanson
FHL Film Number: 1009021
Mary J Bell in the 1910 Texas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J Bell
Age in 1910: 54
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Dayton, Liberty, Texas
Street: Town of Dayton
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R Bell
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Native Tongue: English
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 35
Number of Children Born: 8
Number of Children Living: 3
Household Members:
Name Age
James R Bell 61
Mary J Bell 54
Mabel E Jasper 10
Nancy M J Bell in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy M J Bell
Age: 43
Birth Date: Nov 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R Bell
Marriage Year: 1873
Years Married: 27
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: View on Image
Household Members:
Name Age
James R Bell 58
Nancy M J Bell 43
Stella C Bell 21
Lillian Alice Bell 18
Susie May Bell 16
W A Butler 32
John T Johnson 39
J M Caruthers 26
J M Trotter 52
The last 4 were listed as boarders.
Below is possibly the Susie May Bell listed in the 1900 Census above. the Age is appropriate compared to the census age. Note: The mother is listed as Jasper! This is the second place we have found Bell and Jasper associated. Susie May Bell's mother maiden name is listed as Jasper and the father is J M Bell (rather than J R Bell. If this is the same Susie May Bell, daughter of James R Bell, the mother maiden name does not make sense. I made a copy of the actual marriage record. I will research further.
Susie May Bell in the Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995
Name: Susie May Bell
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1884
Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1903
Marriage Place: Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, USA
Father: J M Bell
Mother: Jasper
Spouse: George E Hunton
Film Number: 002419973
I found a George Edward Hunton in findagrave.com 71874935. He lists a different wife than Susie May, but I am nearly sure it is the same one. I compiled a different document for the Susie May Bell marriage. It lists his mother's maiden name as Parrish and in the household there is a C B Hunton listed which is most likely George E Hunton's father. It is probable that Susie May (Bell) Hunton died young and he remarried. I could not find any record of her death.
Mary J. Bell in the 1880 Kansas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J. Bell
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Fulton, Bourbon, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R. Bell
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Name Age
James R. Bell 32
Mary J. Bell 24
Clara E. Bell 2
Bell 1m
The last item is crossed out. I suspect this child passed away sometime after birth but before 2 months.
Mary J Belle in the 1920 Texas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J Belle
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1920: Dayton, Liberty, Texas
Street: Dayton Road
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J R Belle
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Dress Making
Employment Field: Own Account
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
J R Belle 72
Mary J Belle 64
Mary J Bell in the 1940 United States Federal Census (April 22, 1940) (a few months before her death)
Name: Mary J Bell
Age: 84
Estimated birth year: abt 1856
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Home in 1940: Everett, Snohomish, Washington
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Lumbard Street
House Number: 3015
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Lebety, Texas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Lebety, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 102
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: Cont
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
A C Welch 68
Stolla C Welch 62
Mary J Bell 84
Stolla above was born in Kansas. I am sure it is Stella how has her mother in the household. I am sure that Lebety Texas is Liberty.
The bio below was gifted to me with the memorial from Janie Wilkey and the original creator of the memorial, Andrew Burdett. I will leave this here in the case that some of my information is inaccurate, there is still a record of someone elses research.
"James and Mary married in 1873. They had 3 daughters: Stella C Bell (born May 1879 per 1900 Census)(I believe by age listed on 1880 census and 1900 census that Stella C on the 1900 census is Clara E on the 1880 census), Lillian Alice Bell (born April 1882 per 1900 Census) and Susie May Bell (born June 1884 per 1900 Census). I am unable to locate Mary's maiden name or parents information. If anyone reading this knows who they were please contact me and I will add them."
This is my ancestor. I found her on the 1910 Texas Census with a granddaughter by the name of Mabel E. Jasper age 10 living with them. When my Grandfather applied for his social security card in 1937 he listed Mollie "Bell" as the maiden name of his mother.
My grandfather was James Porter Jasper, Sr. and he was possibly a brother to Mabel. Nancy J "Mary" Bell had 8 children in all according the the 1910 Census and only 3 were currently living. This follows family history in my family of my grandfather being orphaned and a brother died. One child (Bell - 1 mo) was listed with them on the 1880 Census (but seems to be crossed out) and was not listed after that. They could have married between 1880 and 1900 but it doesn't fit with Mary only having 3 living children in 1900 that are listed in the bio I originally inherited. On the 1910 Census it lists that she had 8 chlidren with only 3 still living. That doesn't seem like it could be correct. That would mean she had 5 children born and died in 10 years.
Nancy Jane "Mary" Bell was the daughter of Rosalie (Shipman) and John Graham (per the Washington State Death Certificate).
James R. Bell married Nancy J. Graham 14 Feb 1875 which matches that they were married 35 years on the 1910 census.
There was no image available, only a record:
Source Illinois, County Marriages 1800 - 1940. This means she would have been about 19 when she married. I am using this source for her maiden name as well as her death record in Washington which lists her parents names. I am sure the death certificate is incorrect stating she was married since on the 1940 Census in Washington just a few months before her death lists her as widowed.
Nancy Mary Jane Bell in the Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 No Image Text-only collection
Name: Nancy Mary Jane Bell
[Nancy Mary Jane Graham]
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Age: 84
Estimated birth year: abt 1856
Death Date: 22 Sep 1940
Death Place: Everett, Snohomish, Washington
Father: John Graham
Mother: Rosalie Shipman
Spouse: James R. Bell
FHL Film Number: 2023758
Reference ID: 302
The monument in Texas does not list a death date. I don't know if she is really buried there or in Washington where she died.
Name: James R Bell Gender: Male Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1875 Marriage Place: Madison, Illinois, USA Spouse: Nancy J Graham Film Number: 001306457
I searched in Ancestry in member trees to find John Graham and Rosalie Shipman Graham. I found them, but did not find them in findagrave.com. I searched further to find a marriage record for Jonathan Graham and Rosaline Shipman. Stella was probably the one filling the information on the death certificate for her mother and it would be easy to mistake John for Jonathan and Rosalie for Rosaline. I feel certain I found their marriage record in: Indiana Compiled Marriages Greene County being married June 12, 1850.
I searched further to find that Rosaline's parents were Nancy Jane (Empson) & John Shipman. I found them in findagrave.com: Nancy (Empson) Shipman 16663077 and John Shipman 16663069. It lists Nancy's parents and children but Rosaline is not listed in findagrave as their child. I could not find Rosaline or Jonathan in findagrave. I found this information in Ancestry member trees for Virginia Cary Hudson's Family Tree. It seems to be very accurate and lists Sources and good documentation that agrees with my other research. She lists Rosaline Shipman Birth about 1834 in Indiana and Death 16 MAR 1891 in Kansas. I need to find documentation for this.
I am adding many census records here as my sources.
Mabel E Jasper In the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mabel E Jasper
[Mabel C Jasper] Age in 1910: 10 Birth Year: abt 1900 Birthplace: Arkansas
Home in 1910: Dayton, Liberty, Texas Street: Town of Dayton
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: German Danish
Mother's Birthplace: Kansas
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
James R Bell 61
Mary J Bell 54
Mabel E Jasper 10
This might be the marriage record of the above Mabel E Jasper but it means she would have married at 15 which is not unusual for the time frame.
Mabel E. Jasper in the Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965
Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965 No Image
Text-only collection
Name: Mabel E. Jasper
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1915
Marriage Place: Liberty, Texas, United States
Spouse: Jesse W. Hanson
FHL Film Number: 1009021
Mary J Bell in the 1910 Texas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J Bell
Age in 1910: 54
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Dayton, Liberty, Texas
Street: Town of Dayton
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R Bell
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Native Tongue: English
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 35
Number of Children Born: 8
Number of Children Living: 3
Household Members:
Name Age
James R Bell 61
Mary J Bell 54
Mabel E Jasper 10
Nancy M J Bell in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy M J Bell
Age: 43
Birth Date: Nov 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R Bell
Marriage Year: 1873
Years Married: 27
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: View on Image
Household Members:
Name Age
James R Bell 58
Nancy M J Bell 43
Stella C Bell 21
Lillian Alice Bell 18
Susie May Bell 16
W A Butler 32
John T Johnson 39
J M Caruthers 26
J M Trotter 52
The last 4 were listed as boarders.
Below is possibly the Susie May Bell listed in the 1900 Census above. the Age is appropriate compared to the census age. Note: The mother is listed as Jasper! This is the second place we have found Bell and Jasper associated. Susie May Bell's mother maiden name is listed as Jasper and the father is J M Bell (rather than J R Bell. If this is the same Susie May Bell, daughter of James R Bell, the mother maiden name does not make sense. I made a copy of the actual marriage record. I will research further.
Susie May Bell in the Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995
Name: Susie May Bell
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1884
Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1903
Marriage Place: Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, USA
Father: J M Bell
Mother: Jasper
Spouse: George E Hunton
Film Number: 002419973
I found a George Edward Hunton in findagrave.com 71874935. He lists a different wife than Susie May, but I am nearly sure it is the same one. I compiled a different document for the Susie May Bell marriage. It lists his mother's maiden name as Parrish and in the household there is a C B Hunton listed which is most likely George E Hunton's father. It is probable that Susie May (Bell) Hunton died young and he remarried. I could not find any record of her death.
Mary J. Bell in the 1880 Kansas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J. Bell
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Fulton, Bourbon, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R. Bell
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Name Age
James R. Bell 32
Mary J. Bell 24
Clara E. Bell 2
Bell 1m
The last item is crossed out. I suspect this child passed away sometime after birth but before 2 months.
Mary J Belle in the 1920 Texas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J Belle
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1920: Dayton, Liberty, Texas
Street: Dayton Road
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J R Belle
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Dress Making
Employment Field: Own Account
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
J R Belle 72
Mary J Belle 64
Mary J Bell in the 1940 United States Federal Census (April 22, 1940) (a few months before her death)
Name: Mary J Bell
Age: 84
Estimated birth year: abt 1856
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Home in 1940: Everett, Snohomish, Washington
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Lumbard Street
House Number: 3015
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Lebety, Texas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Lebety, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 102
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: Cont
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
A C Welch 68
Stolla C Welch 62
Mary J Bell 84
Stolla above was born in Kansas. I am sure it is Stella how has her mother in the household. I am sure that Lebety Texas is Liberty.
The bio below was gifted to me with the memorial from Janie Wilkey and the original creator of the memorial, Andrew Burdett. I will leave this here in the case that some of my information is inaccurate, there is still a record of someone elses research.
"James and Mary married in 1873. They had 3 daughters: Stella C Bell (born May 1879 per 1900 Census)(I believe by age listed on 1880 census and 1900 census that Stella C on the 1900 census is Clara E on the 1880 census), Lillian Alice Bell (born April 1882 per 1900 Census) and Susie May Bell (born June 1884 per 1900 Census). I am unable to locate Mary's maiden name or parents information. If anyone reading this knows who they were please contact me and I will add them."
My grandfather was James Porter Jasper, Sr. and he was possibly a brother to Mabel. Nancy J "Mary" Bell had 8 children in all according the the 1910 Census and only 3 were currently living. This follows family history in my family of my grandfather being orphaned and a brother died. One child (Bell - 1 mo) was listed with them on the 1880 Census (but seems to be crossed out) and was not listed after that. They could have married between 1880 and 1900 but it doesn't fit with Mary only having 3 living children in 1900 that are listed in the bio I originally inherited. On the 1910 Census it lists that she had 8 chlidren with only 3 still living. That doesn't seem like it could be correct. That would mean she had 5 children born and died in 10 years.
Nancy Jane "Mary" Bell was the daughter of Rosalie (Shipman) and John Graham (per the Washington State Death Certificate).
James R. Bell married Nancy J. Graham 14 Feb 1875 which matches that they were married 35 years on the 1910 census.
There was no image available, only a record:
Source Illinois, County Marriages 1800 - 1940. This means she would have been about 19 when she married. I am using this source for her maiden name as well as her death record in Washington which lists her parents names. I am sure the death certificate is incorrect stating she was married since on the 1940 Census in Washington just a few months before her death lists her as widowed.
Nancy Mary Jane Bell in the Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 No Image Text-only collection
Name: Nancy Mary Jane Bell
[Nancy Mary Jane Graham]
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Age: 84
Estimated birth year: abt 1856
Death Date: 22 Sep 1940
Death Place: Everett, Snohomish, Washington
Father: John Graham
Mother: Rosalie Shipman
Spouse: James R. Bell
FHL Film Number: 2023758
Reference ID: 302
The monument in Texas does not list a death date. I don't know if she is really buried there or in Washington where she died.
Name: James R Bell Gender: Male Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1875 Marriage Place: Madison, Illinois, USA Spouse: Nancy J Graham Film Number: 001306457
I searched in Ancestry in member trees to find John Graham and Rosalie Shipman Graham. I found them, but did not find them in findagrave.com. I searched further to find a marriage record for Jonathan Graham and Rosaline Shipman. Stella was probably the one filling the information on the death certificate for her mother and it would be easy to mistake John for Jonathan and Rosalie for Rosaline. I feel certain I found their marriage record in: Indiana Compiled Marriages Greene County being married June 12, 1850.
I searched further to find that Rosaline's parents were Nancy Jane (Empson) & John Shipman. I found them in findagrave.com: Nancy (Empson) Shipman 16663077 and John Shipman 16663069. It lists Nancy's parents and children but Rosaline is not listed in findagrave as their child. I could not find Rosaline or Jonathan in findagrave. I found this information in Ancestry member trees for Virginia Cary Hudson's Family Tree. It seems to be very accurate and lists Sources and good documentation that agrees with my other research. She lists Rosaline Shipman Birth about 1834 in Indiana and Death 16 MAR 1891 in Kansas. I need to find documentation for this.
I am adding many census records here as my sources.
Mabel E Jasper In the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mabel E Jasper
[Mabel C Jasper] Age in 1910: 10 Birth Year: abt 1900 Birthplace: Arkansas
Home in 1910: Dayton, Liberty, Texas Street: Town of Dayton
Race: White Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: German Danish
Mother's Birthplace: Kansas
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
James R Bell 61
Mary J Bell 54
Mabel E Jasper 10
This might be the marriage record of the above Mabel E Jasper but it means she would have married at 15 which is not unusual for the time frame.
Mabel E. Jasper in the Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965
Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965 No Image
Text-only collection
Name: Mabel E. Jasper
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1915
Marriage Place: Liberty, Texas, United States
Spouse: Jesse W. Hanson
FHL Film Number: 1009021
Mary J Bell in the 1910 Texas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J Bell
Age in 1910: 54
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Dayton, Liberty, Texas
Street: Town of Dayton
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R Bell
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Native Tongue: English
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 35
Number of Children Born: 8
Number of Children Living: 3
Household Members:
Name Age
James R Bell 61
Mary J Bell 54
Mabel E Jasper 10
Nancy M J Bell in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy M J Bell
Age: 43
Birth Date: Nov 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1900: Big Lake, Mississippi, Arkansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R Bell
Marriage Year: 1873
Years Married: 27
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: View on Image
Household Members:
Name Age
James R Bell 58
Nancy M J Bell 43
Stella C Bell 21
Lillian Alice Bell 18
Susie May Bell 16
W A Butler 32
John T Johnson 39
J M Caruthers 26
J M Trotter 52
The last 4 were listed as boarders.
Below is possibly the Susie May Bell listed in the 1900 Census above. the Age is appropriate compared to the census age. Note: The mother is listed as Jasper! This is the second place we have found Bell and Jasper associated. Susie May Bell's mother maiden name is listed as Jasper and the father is J M Bell (rather than J R Bell. If this is the same Susie May Bell, daughter of James R Bell, the mother maiden name does not make sense. I made a copy of the actual marriage record. I will research further.
Susie May Bell in the Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995
Name: Susie May Bell
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Birth Date: abt 1884
Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1903
Marriage Place: Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, USA
Father: J M Bell
Mother: Jasper
Spouse: George E Hunton
Film Number: 002419973
I found a George Edward Hunton in findagrave.com 71874935. He lists a different wife than Susie May, but I am nearly sure it is the same one. I compiled a different document for the Susie May Bell marriage. It lists his mother's maiden name as Parrish and in the household there is a C B Hunton listed which is most likely George E Hunton's father. It is probable that Susie May (Bell) Hunton died young and he remarried. I could not find any record of her death.
Mary J. Bell in the 1880 Kansas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J. Bell
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1880: Fulton, Bourbon, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James R. Bell
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Name Age
James R. Bell 32
Mary J. Bell 24
Clara E. Bell 2
Bell 1m
The last item is crossed out. I suspect this child passed away sometime after birth but before 2 months.
Mary J Belle in the 1920 Texas United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J Belle
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1920: Dayton, Liberty, Texas
Street: Dayton Road
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J R Belle
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Dress Making
Employment Field: Own Account
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
J R Belle 72
Mary J Belle 64
Mary J Bell in the 1940 United States Federal Census (April 22, 1940) (a few months before her death)
Name: Mary J Bell
Age: 84
Estimated birth year: abt 1856
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Home in 1940: Everett, Snohomish, Washington
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Lumbard Street
House Number: 3015
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Lebety, Texas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Lebety, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 102
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: Cont
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
A C Welch 68
Stolla C Welch 62
Mary J Bell 84
Stolla above was born in Kansas. I am sure it is Stella how has her mother in the household. I am sure that Lebety Texas is Liberty.
The bio below was gifted to me with the memorial from Janie Wilkey and the original creator of the memorial, Andrew Burdett. I will leave this here in the case that some of my information is inaccurate, there is still a record of someone elses research.
"James and Mary married in 1873. They had 3 daughters: Stella C Bell (born May 1879 per 1900 Census)(I believe by age listed on 1880 census and 1900 census that Stella C on the 1900 census is Clara E on the 1880 census), Lillian Alice Bell (born April 1882 per 1900 Census) and Susie May Bell (born June 1884 per 1900 Census). I am unable to locate Mary's maiden name or parents information. If anyone reading this knows who they were please contact me and I will add them."
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