Edith Anna Woodard and Reginald Leslie Bell

REGINALD LESLIE BELL, son of VIRGINIA ADELAIDE NOBLE and WILLIAM NEWTON BELL, was born July 29, 1882 in Knightstown, Henry, Indiana,^{1186, 1103} and died November 26, 1937 in Knightstown, Henry, Indiana.^{79, 1111, 4931} He is buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry, Indiana.^{217, 1111, 1075, 4931}

He married EDITH ANNA WOODARD on June 18, 1908 in Henry County, Indiana.^{197, 1103} She was born October 21, 1882 in Knightstown, Henry, Indiana,^{56, 209, 1103} and died January 13, 1971 in California.^{217, 1115} She is buried in Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry, Indiana.^{217, 1114}

• Descendant Reports
  • William Scott Descendant Report (Ancestor of Reginald L. Bell)

Children of EDITH ANNA WOODARD and REGINALD LESLIE BELL:

1. MIRIAM REYNOLDS BELL, b. July 9, 1912, Knightstown, Henry, Indiana;^{1186, 4917} m. JULES VAN DYCK BUCHER on June 28, 1940 in Marble Collegiate Church, New York, New York^{13, 442, 6641}; d. January 22, 2002, Fauquier County, Virginia.^{56, 5336}
2. BARBARA ADELAIDE BELL, b. May 25, 1918, Knightstown, Henry, Indiana;^{1186, 4917} m. (1) C. JAMES OWEN JR. on August 16, 1941 in Knightstown, Henry, Indiana^{4526, 6636}, m. (2) WILLARD DEWEY SMITH on June 4, 1967 in Alameda, Alameda, California⁸⁴.



Personal Information

Reginald L. Bell

• was cashier at the Citizens National Bank of Knightstown¹¹¹¹
• was a member of the Lodge #226, Knights of Pythias, Knightstown, Henry, Indiana¹¹¹¹

Education

Marriage Announcements and News

Knightstown Banner, June 19, 1908¹¹¹⁰

Bell-Woodard Wedding.

The marriage of Mr. Reginald Leslie Bell to Miss Edith Anna Woodard occurs this (Thursday) evening at home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace G. Woodard, on North Washington street. Prof. Elbert Russell, of Earlham college, will pronounce the ceremony at eight o'clock. The matron of honor for the occasion is Mrs. Frank E. Edwards, sister of the bride; ribbon girls, Misses Daid McKee and Jessie Silyer; best man, Earle Woodard, brother of the bride. Miss Grace Roberts, of the Indianapolis Conservatory of Music, will play Lohrengrin's march as the bride, and groom and guests assemble for the ceremony. One hundred and more guests are expected. Mr. and Mrs. Woodard live in a fine home, the interior of which has been decorated for the event of the season. The out-of-town guests present for the occasion are Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Macy and Carroll Macy, from Linville, Iowa, Miss Millie Parker, from Eaton, O., Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Edwards, Cincinnati, O., Mr. and Mrs. Harry N. Wright, [unreadable], Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deiter, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Woodard, Mr. and Mrs. Howard White, Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Woodard, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Reagan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herrman, Mrs. Arthur Peden, Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Thornton, of Indianapolis.

Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bell will go away for a visit of ten days to the lakes. Upon their return they will go to housekeeping in their home, on North Washington street, which will be furnished and ready for their occupancy.

Mr. Bell is quite well-known as one of Knightstown's most obliging young men. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Bell and employed as assistant cashier of the Citizens' State Bank. The bride is one of the sweetest and most pleasant young women, and in her Mr. Bell has truly found a treasure, a lady who will make him a good wife. To them the Banner extends hearty congratulations and wishes them an unbounded amount of happiness.

Obituaries

Knightstown Banner, December 3, 1937¹¹¹¹

R. L. Bell, Prominent Banker, Died Friday

On Friday evening, November 26th, just as the sun was sinking in the west, the citizens of this community were shocked with the news that Mr. Reginald Bell, cashier of the Citizens National Bank of Knightstown, had just been found dead in the bank. The entire town was so awed that small groups of citizens were talking in hushed whispers.

Reginald L. Bell, aged 55 years, died suddenly about 5:00 o'clock last Friday evening, just after closing hours, at the Citizens National Bank. Miss Pearl Runyan, stenographer for Attorney Floyd J. Newby, was working in the Newby offices at the rear of the bank, and after completing work preparatory to leaving the bank, discovered the body of Mr. Bell. The verdict, as rendered by County Coroner Elmer Bentley, was heart trouble.

Mr. Bell was born on July 29, 1882, the son of William and Adelaide Noble Bell, in Knightstown. His family were among the pioneers of this community. He was educated in Knightstown schools and was later enrolled in Purdue University, where he affiliated with the Sigma Nu fraternity. After leaving college he was associated for a short time with the Bell Hardware Co., and later was employed in the Citizens National Bank, where he served as its assistant cashier, and several years ago was advanced to the position of cashier. He had been with the bank for 30 years. Mr. Bell was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 226.

In 1908 he was united in marriage with Edith Woodard, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Woodard. To his union were born two children.

Mr. Bell is survived by the widow, Mrs. Edith Bell; two daughters, Miss Miriam Bell of New York City, and Miss Barbara Bell, of Chicago; and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Smith and Mrs. Clara Thornton, both of Knightstown.

Funeral services for Mr. Bell were held at his late home Monday afternoon, November 29th, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. George Bird. Internment was in Glencove cemetery, in charge of H. C. Gordon, funeral director.

Knightstown Banner, January 14, 1971¹¹¹⁵

BULLETIN

Mrs. R. L. Bell Dies Suddenly In California

Word was received at press time of the sudden death of Mrs. R. L. (Edith) Bell, a revered resident of this community. Mrs. Bell died after suffering a heart attack while spending the winter months with her daughter in Carmel, Calif. Funeral services will be held in Knightstown, but arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mrs. Bell was 88 years old in October. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Barbara Smith, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Miriam Bucher, presently in Thailand, and two grandsons, Van Bucher and Jay Owen.

Knightstown Banner, January 21, 1971¹¹¹⁴

Memorial Service Held For Mrs. Edith Bell

Memorial services for Mrs. Edith Bell, 88, were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Knightstown Friends Church. Private graveside rites had taken place at 10 a.m. Saturday in Glen Cove Cemetery.

A lifelong Knightstown resident, Mrs. Bell died unexpectedly last Wednesday in California where she had been spending the winter with a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Smith.

Mrs. Bell was an active member of the Friends Church and many local organizations and was well known for her artistry. She was a member of the Indiana Artists Club and several of her paintings had been exhibited by the club.

Surviving besides Mrs. Smith are another daughter, Mrs. Miriam Bucher of Indonesia and two grandsons, Van Bucher, of New York City, and Jay Owen, of California. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, the late R. L. Bell.

Fausset Mortuary was in change of arrangements.

Cemetery Pictures



Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Henry, Indiana

Census Records

Date	Location	Enumerated Names
June 6, 1900210	Knightstown, Henry, Indiana	William Newton Bell Virginia Adelaide Noble Reginald Leslie Bell Clara Noble Bell
April 20, 1910209	Knightstown, Henry, Indiana	Reginald Leslie Bell Edith Anna Woodard
January 26, 1920208	Knightstown, Henry, Indiana	Reginald Leslie Bell Edith Anna Woodard Barbara Adelaide Bell Miriam Reynolds Bell
April 25, 193016	Knightstown, Henry, Indiana	Reginald Leslie Bell Edith Anna Woodard Barbara Adelaide Bell Miriam Reynolds Bell
April 12, 19402488	Knightstown, Henry, Indiana	Edith Anna Woodard
April 14, 19509630	Knightstown, Henry, Indiana	Edith Anna Woodard Barbara Adelaide Bell C. James Owen Son