Angeline Pride and John F. Bell
JOHN F. BELL, son of NANCY J. BEATY and HARVEY BELL, was born April 23, 1831 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia,438, 4931 and died September 11, 1920 in Knightstown, Henry, Indiana.4931 He is buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry, Indiana.1104, 4931
He married ANGELINE PRIDE on April 5, 1855 in Henry County, Indiana.197, 1675 She was born May 16, 1837 in Rushville, Rush, Indiana,4931 and died December 3, 1914 in Wayne Township, Henry, Indiana.4931 She is buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry, Indiana.1107, 4931
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Knightstown Banner, December 11, 19141106
Good Woman Called Home.
We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. John F. Bell at the Sadler farm, west of town.
Angie Pride Bell had been a resident of this town for nearly seventy years, coming with her parents, John and Rachel Pride, in young girlhood; grew up here and attended the early schools with her sister, and only three or four of her schoolmates are now left to mourn the departure of a genial and lovable character.
She was married to John F. Bell early in the fifties and has been a devoted companion all these years. She lived for the care and comfort of others. She was the stay and comfort of her father and mother in their last years as the infirmities of age came upon them. In girl and young womanhood she was popular with all her associates and her presence always added to the pleasure and enjoyment of the company where she mingled. In the early days no social function was thought complete without Angie and Martha Pride to grace it with their presence.
I remember with pleasure the pleasant social hours spent in the home with these girls in the long ago. There comes a sorrow into our lives as we look for the companions and associates of early years. Oh! so many have passed from sight and we are only left the pleasant memories that clustered around their lives. Were it not for the hope that we shall see them and again enjoy their company and be cheered by their presence, life would be indeed a sad existence. May God comfort the sorrowing who mourn the departure of their loved ones.
J. W. W.
Knightstown, Ind., Dec. 5, 1914.
Knightstown Banner, December 11, 19141105
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Angeline Bell was born in Rushville, Ind.. May 16, 1837. She was the daughter of John and Rachel Pride and w:as married to John Bell, April 5, 1455.
Her life on earth closed December 3, 1911. Had it extended but a few months longer their married life would have reached the sixtieth anniversary. Mrs. Bell was as one who "Dwelt among untrodden ways." Her modest and unassuming nature seldom led her into social life, although she was devotedly fond of her friends, and always extended a warm hospitality, yet nothing could exceed her love for her home fireside, where she ever looked "well to the ways of her household."
The Eastern Star was dear to her heart. she having filled every office with unusual ability. It was here that her wonderful memory of the ritual was so manifest, also her familiarity with the Bible.
Although her name was not on a church roll her life most beautifully exemplified the Golden Rule, and all who came in contact with her felt the gentle influence of her kind and genial nature.
Her sister, Mrs. Sadler, is the only remaining member of her immediate family.
Husband and sister will continue life's journey, looking forward to the meeting in the Father's Home, where the many mansions be.
Card of Thanks.
We desire to thank our friends for the many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our loved one, Mrs. Angeline Bell.
John F. Bell,
Mrs. Jerome Sadler.
Knightstown Banner, December 11, 19141107
Mrs. John F. Bell, aged seventy-seven years, died at the Sadler farm, west of this city, on Thursday afternoon last, as a result of leakage of the heart, following an illness of short duration. She was well-known to the older people in this city, Knightstown having been her home for many years. For a long time, however, she and her husband had lived on the farm with her sister, Mrs. Sadler, who with Mr. Bell survives.
The funeral was held at the Sadler home Sunday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. William Carson, of Indianapolis, former pastor of the Presbyterian church. The funeral was largely attended by sympathetic friends and neighbors. The out-of-town people in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. John Lutz, Alvin Sadler and wife, and Mrs. Proctor, Cincinnati, Mrs. Mont Munns, Oxford, Oh; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deeter, Miss Lena Thayer and Miss Stella Sadler, Indianapolis; Mr. Grant MaCarther, Waukeegan, Ill., Mrs. Charles Plimpton, Aurora; Rufus Lindsay and wife, Milton; A. L. Riggs and wife, and Guy Abercrombie and wife, Rushville; Mrs. Perry Engle, Morristown; Charles Williams and wife, Greenfield. Six nephews acted as pallbearers, as follows: L. A., Frank and Reginald Bell, Hart and Grant Thayer and Frank Edwards. A male quartette composed of W. H. Jordan, Hugh Miller, Claude Gourley and W. M. Edwards, sang, accompanied by Miss Elsie Jordan, pianist. The remains were laid to rest in the Sadler mausoleum in Glencove cemetery.
Knightstown Banner, September 17, 19201104
Death of John F. Bell
"Uncle" John F. Bell, aged 89 years, died at the home of Mrs. Hattie White, corner Jefferson and Jackson streets Saturday morning at 4 o'clock following an illness of more than one week as a result of stomach and bowel trouble.
Mr. Bell had been ailing for several months during the past spring and summer, but he was able to be about town and circulate among his many friends as usual. Just to prove to some of the "younger blood" that he was not afraid to work, he raised a fine garden on the Bell lot, corner Brown and Front streets, this year.
Mr. Bell was the son of Harvey and Nancy Bell, and was born in the Shenandoah valley of Virginia. His father and mother came to Indiana overland in an old covered wagon and settled in Knightstown when John was three months old. They crossed the natural bridge enroute to the good old Hoosier state and encountered many of the privations of early day life. He spent practically all of his life here and was one of the best known men in the community. In years past he was engaged in farming and store keeping.
By trade he was a tinner. At one time, 1876 to 1880, he was postmaster. His wife died several years since. Her death occurred while they lived on the Sadler farm, west of town, and following her death, Mr. Bell and his sister-in-law moved to town. Mrs. Sadler died five or six years ago and since that time "uncle" John has lived at the home of Mrs. White.
He was a member of the Masonic lodge, and had belonged to that order for more than fifty years. He was perhaps the oldest Mason in Knightstown.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Plimpton, of Aurora, Ill., and one half-sister, Mrs. W. M. Edwards, of this city.
The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Smith, east Main street, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. William Carson, of Indianapolis, assisted by Rev. Daniel Mergler, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. R. C. Jones. The body was placed in the Sadler vault in Glencove cemetery.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| August 15, 1850214 | Wayne Township, Henry, Indiana | |
| July 24, 1860213 | Wayne Township, Henry, Indiana |
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| July 5, 1870212 | Knightstown, Henry, Indiana |
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| June 18, 1880211 | Knightstown, Henry, Indiana |
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| June 9, 1900210 | Wayne Township, Henry, Indiana |
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| April 28, 1910209 | Wayne Township, Henry, Indiana |
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| June 16, 1920208 | Knightstown, Henry, Indiana |
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