William
Bell
Born in Accomack, Virginia, British Colonial America
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Elizabeth (Unknown) Bell
— married
1710 in Accomack, Virginia, British Colonial America
Descendants 
Father of
Elizabeth (Bell) Jacob
Died
at about age 59
in Accomack, Virginia, British Colonial America
Profile last modified
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Biography
Native Virginian
- The Life Summary of William Bell:
- William Bell1 M, b. circa 1685, d. before 29 May 1744
- Father Robert Bell b. c 1655, d. b 5 Jan 1724/25
- Mother Mary Cutting b. 1659
- Birth* circa 1685 William was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA.
- Will - Uncle's* 11 August 1704 William was named in his uncle's will on 11 August 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a cousin (meaning nephew) William Bell, son of Robert Bell, in the will of William Cutting..2
- Marriage* circa 1710 He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1710.3
- Will - Father's* 4 October 1724 William was named in his father's will on 4 October 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Bell in the will of Robert Bell, wife Mary..1
- Will* 17 December 1742 He made a will on 17 December 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Robert Bell 250 acres in Accomack & 150 acres in Northampton. Grandsons Nicholas Powell & Robert Clark Jacob. Grandaughters Betty & Mary Jacob. To daughter Elizabeth Jacob. To grandson Nicholas Powell negroes, his grandmother Elizabeth Bell to have his estate until he is 21. Son in law Hancock Jacob. Son in law Abell Powell. Wife to have use of whole estate during her widow Son Robert Bell, daughter Elizabeth Jacob & grandson Nicholas Powell residual legatees. Wife Elizabeth & son Robert Exrs. Witt: William Harmanson, Baley Harmon, John Harmon.3
- Death* before 29 May 1744 William died before 29 May 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..3
- Family:
- Elizabeth (-----) b. c 1690, d. b 31 May 1774
- Children: 1. Elizabeth Bell+ b. c 1710
- 2. Robert Bell Sr.+ b. c 1712, d. b 26 Nov 1771
- 3. (d/o_Wm) Bell+ b. c 1715, d. b 17 Dec 1742
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