BELL, William John - b. July 30, 1847 - d. June 22, 1931

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Howard Courant
June 25, 1931

William John Bell was born July 30, 1847 in Belfast, Ireland and departed this life June 22, 1931 at the age of 83 years, 10 months, and _____days, at his home in Howard, Kansas.

Mr. Bell came to America at the age of about five years.  He came to Kansas some time later, having lived in New York and Iowa for a few years.

He was married to Miss Marguerite Jane Barton on February 12, 1874 at Garnet, Kansas, where they lived until 1888.  To this union eight children were born, four of whom preceded him in death, who were Oliver, Maggie, John Herbert and Wm. Dwight.  Those who are living are Earl M., of Rising Star, Texas, Roy of Fall River, Clarence of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Lloyd of Howard.

He joined the Presbyterian church in 1870 and was a member until 1898 when he, with family moved to Elk County at which time he united with the M. E. church where he was a member at the time of his death.

He was a good man and was faithful.  He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, four children, nineteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Wednesday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Chappell.  Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery.