Wood & Torbert Families - James Henry Bell

James Henry Bell

b. circa 1821, d. 1 October 1897

James Henry Bell was born circa 1821 in Alabama.
He married Sarah Ann Elizabeth McGill on 13 December 1842 in Macon County, Alabama.
James Henry Bell and Sarah Ann Elizabeth McGill appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Macon County, Alabama. Other members of the household included Henry Ellsworth Bell and Elizabeth Louisa Bell. Also in the household were three younger children, not yet recorded.
James Henry Bell and Sarah Ann Elizabeth McGill appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Henry Ellsworth Bell and Elizabeth Louisa Bell. Also in the household were seven younger children, not yet recorded.
On Monday, 5 September 1864, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "The other hands working at G. M. Woods except John and Ben to Bell's." And on the following day, "John & Ben to Bell."
On Monday, 12 September 1864, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Sent 2 hands to Mr Bell to move house."
James Henry Bell died on 1 October 1897 in Walker County, Texas.
His wife Sarah Ann Elizabeth McGill became a widow at his death.