George Bell (1653 - 1723)

Born 1653 in Northampton, Colony of Virginia

Ancestors

Died 8 Oct 1723 at about age 70 in Northampton, Colony of Virginia

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Biography

George Bell was a Virginia colonist.

George Bell, son of Thomas Bell and Mary (Neale) Bell, was born about 1653 in Northampton County. He passed away about 1723 in Accomack County, Virginia.

George is named in the will of his father, Thomas Bell, dated 6 July 1678 and proved 10 December 1678 at Northampton County. Apparently he and his father had issues. Thomas' will states: "To my son George Bell one shilling and I hereby disinherit him from any part of my land." Although George apparently was included with his siblings in the distribution of his father's cattle.^[1]

In Colonial Families of the United States of America, the descendants of Sir Robert Bell of Norfolk, England, are given. In that lineage, Thomas Bell, married Mary Neal, is listed. His issue is given as:

1. Thomas, of whom later.
2. William, of Bell Haven, Virginia.
3. Robert, d. April, 1709; m. Tabitha Scarborough.
4. Anthony, m. Abigail Roach of Somerset County, Maryland.
5. George, d. October, 1723; m. Hannah Brickhouse.
6. Mary, m. ----- Maddox.
7. Elizabeth, m. Thomas Geggings.^[2]

Death & Legacy

Accomack County, Virginia: Will of George Bell, 07 August 1721^{[citation needed]}

His will names:

• three sons: George, Jeodiah, Ezekiel
• wife Hannah
• girls Nan and Betty
• to son Jonathan
• To my dau Rachel Powel
• to my dau Sarah Powel
• to my son David
• sons George, Jeodiah and Ezekiel extrs.

Witt: Edward Belote, William Brickkhouse, Jacob Stringer

Sources

1. ↑ Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 103 (will of Thomas Bell Sr., wife Mary).
2. ↑ Rhoades, Nelson Osgood, Editor. Colonial families of the United States of America : in which is given the history, genealogy and armorial bearings of colonial families who settled in the American colonies from the time of the settlement of Jamestown, 13th May, 1607, to the battle of Lexington, 19th April, 1775. Vol. 7, page 67.Baltimore; Los Angeles: The Seaforth Press, MCMXX