Clayton O. Martin

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage24 October 1937Clayton O. Martin married Anna Alice LaVern Nichols, daughter of William Lewis Nichols and Amy Smith, on 24 October 1937 at at her mother's home, near Hartford, Lyon, Kansas.

S/Sgt. Pope M. Hulett

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage1 January 1950S/Sgt. Pope M. Hulett married Anna Alice LaVern Nichols, daughter of William Lewis Nichols and Amy Smith, on 1 January 1950 at Methodist Church, Topeka, Kansas.

Dorene Ellen Hatch

F, b. 3 November 1933, d. 3 September 2018
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 September 1954As of 12 September 1954,her married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 November 1933Dorene Ellen Hatch was born on 3 November 1933 at Kansas.
Marriage12 September 1954She married Ivan Edward Smith, son of Fred C. Smith and Amy Smith, on 12 September 1954 at Methodist church, Hartford, Lyon, Kansas, Dr. Frank H. Ebright officiated.1
Death3 September 2018Dorene Ellen Hatch died on 3 September 2018 at Kansas at age 84.

Citations

  1. [S1] AR
    "She personally got the information on the Mercer family from Naomi Mercer Niemann" Faye "Crotchett" Jones
    Mrs. G. E. Jones
    Morrilton, Genealogy Crotchett --- Tanner, pg 84.

Alvin Alan Skinner

M, b. 21 December 1898, d. April 1964
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 December 1898Alvin Alan Skinner was born on 21 December 1898.
Marriage7 September 1923He married Myrle Amanda Bell, daughter of Wardie Elmer Bell and Josephine Angeline McHone, on 7 September 1923 at El Dorado, Kansas.
DeathApril 1964Alvin Alan Skinner died in April 1964 at age 65.

Marvin Truman Blankenship

M, b. 1906, d. 1975
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1906Marvin Truman Blankenship was born in 1906.
Marriage3 September 1925He married Mabel Emeline Bell, daughter of Wardie Elmer Bell and Josephine Angeline McHone, on 3 September 1925 at El Dorado, Kansas.
Death1975Marvin Truman Blankenship died in 1975.

James John Berno

M, d. June 2000
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameJames John Berno also went by the name of Jim.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage12 August 1934James John Berno married Ellen Mae Bell, daughter of Wardie Elmer Bell and Josephine Angeline McHone, on 12 August 1934 at Eureka, Kansas.
DeathJune 2000James John Berno died in June 2000.

Ruby Grace Perkins

F, b. 1918, d. 2009
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 March 1937As of 4 March 1937,her married name was Bell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1918Ruby Grace Perkins was born in 1918.
Marriage4 March 1937She married John Elmer Bell, son of Wardie Elmer Bell and Josephine Angeline McHone, on 4 March 1937 at El Dorado, Kansas.
Death2009Ruby Grace Perkins died in 2009.

Anna Myrtle King

F, b. 12 December 1887, d. 19 December 1962
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1912As of circa 1912,her married name was Bell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 December 1887Anna Myrtle King was born on 12 December 1887 at Kansas.
Marriagecirca 1912She married Walter Amos Bell, son of John Willis Bell and Emeline Charlotte Crotchett, circa 1912 at El Dorado, Kansas.
Death19 December 1962Anna Myrtle King died on 19 December 1962 at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Chelsea, Butler, KansasAnna Myrtle King was listed as wife in Walter Amos Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to brother, George.1
9 April 1930Chelsea, Butler, KansasAnna Myrtle King was listed as wife in Walter Amos Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; living next door to George Bell.2

Children of Anna Myrtle King and Walter Amos Bell

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED9. Dwelling 75.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-10. Dwelling 30.

Erma Jean Bell

F, b. 26 February 1913, d. 6 March 1990
Father*Walter Amos Bell b. 8 Dec 1885, d. 24 Dec 1964
Mother*Anna Myrtle King b. 12 Dec 1887, d. 19 Dec 1962
Erma Jean (Bell) Jacobs
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 February 1951As of 26 February 1951,her married name was Jacobs.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1913Erma Jean Bell was born on 26 February 1913 at Rosalia, Kansas.
She was the daughter of Walter Amos Bell and Anna Myrtle King.
Marriage26 February 1951Erma Jean Bell married Joe Jacobs on 26 February 1951 at Kansas City, Missouri.
Death6 March 1990Erma Jean Bell died on 6 March 1990 at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Chelsea, Butler, KansasErma Jean Bell was listed as a daughter in Walter Amos Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to brother, George.1
9 April 1930Chelsea, Butler, KansasErma Jean Bell was listed as a daughter in Walter Amos Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; living next door to George Bell.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED9. Dwelling 75.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-10. Dwelling 30.

Willard King Bell

M, b. 28 May 1915, d. 3 December 1939
Father*Walter Amos Bell b. 8 Dec 1885, d. 24 Dec 1964
Mother*Anna Myrtle King b. 12 Dec 1887, d. 19 Dec 1962
Willard King Bell
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 May 1915Willard King Bell was born on 28 May 1915 at Rosalia, Kansas.
He was the son of Walter Amos Bell and Anna Myrtle King.
Marriage2 October 1935Willard King Bell married Gwendolyn Crookham on 2 October 1935 at Great Bend, Kansas.
Death3 December 1939Willard King Bell died on 3 December 1939 at age 24.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Chelsea, Butler, KansasWillard King Bell was listed as a son in Walter Amos Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to brother, George.1
9 April 1930Chelsea, Butler, KansasWillard King Bell was listed as a son in Walter Amos Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; living next door to George Bell.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED9. Dwelling 75.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-10. Dwelling 30.

Ralph Elliot Bell

M, b. 14 July 1918, d. 22 March 1920
Father*Walter Amos Bell b. 8 Dec 1885, d. 24 Dec 1964
Mother*Anna Myrtle King b. 12 Dec 1887, d. 19 Dec 1962
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 July 1918Ralph Elliot Bell was born on 14 July 1918 at Rosalia, Kansas.
He was the son of Walter Amos Bell and Anna Myrtle King.
Death22 March 1920Ralph Elliot Bell died on 22 March 1920 at age 1 Date of death of Ralph Elliot Bell is 22 Mar 1919 (age 1 1/2 years) in the Tanner Crotchett History. Ralph is included in the 1920 census taken 20 Jan 1920, so the Tanner Crotchett History is probably off a year. If his birth is 14 Jul 1918 (instead of 1917) the age at death is correct.1
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Chelsea, Butler, KansasRalph Elliot Bell was listed as a son in Walter Amos Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to brother, George.2

Citations

  1. [S1] AR
    "She personally got the information on the Mercer family from Naomi Mercer Niemann" Faye "Crotchett" Jones
    Mrs. G. E. Jones
    Morrilton, Genealogy Crotchett --- Tanner, pg 89.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED9. Dwelling 75.

Marjorie Avis Bell

F, b. 7 December 1921
Father*Walter Amos Bell b. 8 Dec 1885, d. 24 Dec 1964
Mother*Anna Myrtle King b. 12 Dec 1887, d. 19 Dec 1962
Marjorie Avis (Bell) Liggett
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 August 1940As of 2 August 1940,her married name was Liggett.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 December 1921Marjorie Avis Bell was born on 7 December 1921 at Rosalia, Kansas.
She was the daughter of Walter Amos Bell and Anna Myrtle King.
Marriage2 August 1940Marjorie Avis Bell married Blaine Liggett on 2 August 1940 at Newkirk, Oklahoma.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 April 1930Chelsea, Butler, KansasMarjorie Avis Bell was listed as a daughter in Walter Amos Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; living next door to George Bell.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-10. Dwelling 30.

Joe Jacobs

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage26 February 1951Joe Jacobs married Erma Jean Bell, daughter of Walter Amos Bell and Anna Myrtle King, on 26 February 1951 at Kansas City, Missouri.

Gwendolyn Crookham

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 October 1935As of 2 October 1935,her married name was Bell.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage2 October 1935Gwendolyn Crookham married Willard King Bell, son of Walter Amos Bell and Anna Myrtle King, on 2 October 1935 at Great Bend, Kansas.

Blaine Liggett

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage2 August 1940Blaine Liggett married Marjorie Avis Bell, daughter of Walter Amos Bell and Anna Myrtle King, on 2 August 1940 at Newkirk, Oklahoma.

Anna Mae Diffendal

F, b. circa 1890
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnna Mae Diffendal was also known as May Anna.
Married Name16 December 1914As of 16 December 1914,her married name was Bell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1890Anna Mae Diffendal was born circa 1890 at Kansas.
Marriage16 December 1914She married George Riley Bell, son of John Willis Bell and Emeline Charlotte Crotchett, on 16 December 1914 at El Dorado, Kansas.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Chelsea, Butler, KansasAnna Mae Diffendal was listed as wife in George Riley Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to brother, Walter.1
9 April 1930Chelsea, Butler, KansasAnna Mae Diffendal was listed as wife in George Riley Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; living next door to Walter Bell.2

Children of Anna Mae Diffendal and George Riley Bell

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED9. Dwelling 76.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-10. Dwelling 30.

Glen Eldon Bell

M, b. 16 February 1916
Father*George Riley Bell b. 17 Dec 1887, d. Aug 1970
Mother*Anna Mae Diffendal b. c 1890
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 February 1916Glen Eldon Bell was born on 16 February 1916 at Cassody, Kansas.
He was the son of George Riley Bell and Anna Mae Diffendal.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Chelsea, Butler, KansasGlen Eldon Bell was listed as a son in George Riley Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to brother, Walter.1
9 April 1930Chelsea, Butler, KansasGlen Eldon Bell was listed as a son in George Riley Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; living next door to Walter Bell.2
DateLocationDescription
Glen Eldon served in the U. S. Army in World War II. He is unmarried.3

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED9. Dwelling 76.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-10. Dwelling 30.
  3. [S1] AR
    "She personally got the information on the Mercer family from Naomi Mercer Niemann" Faye "Crotchett" Jones
    Mrs. G. E. Jones
    Morrilton, Genealogy Crotchett --- Tanner, pg 91.

Florence Esther Bell

F, b. 28 August 1918
Father*George Riley Bell b. 17 Dec 1887, d. Aug 1970
Mother*Anna Mae Diffendal b. c 1890
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFlorence Esther Bell was also known as Esther Florence.
Married Name26 November 1938As of 26 November 1938,her married name was Barker.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 August 1918Florence Esther Bell was born on 28 August 1918 at Rosalia, Kansas.
She was the daughter of George Riley Bell and Anna Mae Diffendal.
Marriage26 November 1938Florence Esther Bell married Delbert Leroy Barker on 26 November 1938 at El Dorado, Kansas.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 January 1920Chelsea, Butler, KansasFlorence Esther Bell was listed as a daughter in George Riley Bell's household on the 1920 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; Living next door to brother, Walter.1
9 April 1930Chelsea, Butler, KansasFlorence Esther Bell was listed as a daughter in George Riley Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas; living next door to Walter Bell.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED9. Dwelling 76.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-10. Dwelling 30.

Delbert Leroy Barker

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage26 November 1938Delbert Leroy Barker married Florence Esther Bell, daughter of George Riley Bell and Anna Mae Diffendal, on 26 November 1938 at El Dorado, Kansas.

Alma Alice Ehrlich

F, b. circa 1894
Father*William Ehrlich b. c 1879
Mother*Flora I. (?) b. 1875, d. 1937
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAlma Alice Ehrlich was also known as Elma A.
Married Name10 February 1915As of 10 February 1915,her married name was Bell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1894Alma Alice Ehrlich was born circa 1894 at Nebraska.
She was the daughter of William Ehrlich and Flora I. (?)
Marriage10 February 1915Alma Alice Ehrlich married Frank Jefferson Bell, son of John Willis Bell and Emeline Charlotte Crotchett, on 10 February 1915.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 January 1920El Dorado, Butler, KansasAlma Alice Ehrlich was listed as wife in Frank Jefferson Bell's household on the 1920 Census at El Dorado, Butler, Kansas.1
4 April 1930Chelsea, Butler, KansasAlma Alice Ehrlich was listed as wife in Frank Jefferson Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas.2

Children of Alma Alice Ehrlich and Frank Jefferson Bell

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22. Dwelling 282.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-10. Dwelling 19.

Clarence Ehrlich Bell

M, b. 17 February 1921
Father*Frank Jefferson Bell b. 26 Feb 1888, d. 10 Nov 1951
Mother*Alma Alice Ehrlich b. c 1894
Clarence Ehrlich Bell
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 February 1921Clarence Ehrlich Bell was born on 17 February 1921 at Oil Hill, Kansas.
He was the son of Frank Jefferson Bell and Alma Alice Ehrlich.
Marriage4 August 1947Clarence Ehrlich Bell married Camilla Lee Hollingsworth on 4 August 1947 at Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 April 1930Chelsea, Butler, KansasClarence Ehrlich Bell was listed as a son in Frank Jefferson Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas.1
DateLocationDescription
1952Clarence Ehrlich Bell had zero children.

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-10. Dwelling 19.

Frances Louise Bell

F, b. 3 August 1927, d. 1 December 1999
Father*Frank Jefferson Bell b. 26 Feb 1888, d. 10 Nov 1951
Mother*Alma Alice Ehrlich b. c 1894
Frances Louise (Bell) Wilkins
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 June 1946As of 26 June 1946,her married name was Wilkins.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 August 1927Frances Louise Bell was born on 3 August 1927 at Rosalia, Butler, Kansas.
She was the daughter of Frank Jefferson Bell and Alma Alice Ehrlich.
Marriage26 June 1946Frances Louise Bell married Joseph Noble Wilkins on 26 June 1946 at El Dorado, Butler, Kansas.
Death1 December 1999Frances Louise Bell died on 1 December 1999 at age 72 Stroud resident Frances Louise Wilkins died Wednesday in Cushing. She was 72.

Mrs. Wilkins was born Aug. 3, 1927, in Rosalia, Kan., to Frank and Alma (Ehrlich) Bell. She married Joseph Noble Wilkins in Wellington, Kan., on June 26, 1946.

She was a former Chandler resident and moved to Stroud in 1961. She and her husband owned and operated the Stroud Bait Shop.

Survivors include her husband, Joseph Noble Wilkins, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Dwight and Fran Wilkins, Cushing; brothers, Robert Bell, Greensburg, Kan; Clarence Bell, Kansas City, Kan; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel, Stroud, with the Rev. Mark Bright officiating. Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville.
Census DateLocationDescription
4 April 1930Chelsea, Butler, KansasFrances Louise Bell was listed as a daughter in Frank Jefferson Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Chelsea, Butler, Kansas.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED8-10. Dwelling 19.

Camilla Lee Hollingsworth

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 August 1947As of 4 August 1947,her married name was Bell.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage4 August 1947Camilla Lee Hollingsworth married Clarence Ehrlich Bell, son of Frank Jefferson Bell and Alma Alice Ehrlich, on 4 August 1947 at Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Joseph Noble Wilkins

M, b. 9 February 1922, d. 23 June 2008
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 February 1922Joseph Noble Wilkins was born on 9 February 1922.
Marriage26 June 1946He married Frances Louise Bell, daughter of Frank Jefferson Bell and Alma Alice Ehrlich, on 26 June 1946 at El Dorado, Butler, Kansas.
Death23 June 2008Joseph Noble Wilkins died on 23 June 2008 at Oklahoma at age 86.

Anna Mae Winzeler

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 October 1928As of 20 October 1928,her married name was Bell.
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage20 October 1928Anna Mae Winzeler married Charles Owen Bell, son of John Willis Bell and Emeline Charlotte Crotchett, on 20 October 1928.

Viola Duke

F, b. 14 February 1919, d. 19 October 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1935As of 1935,her married name was Bell.
Married Namebefore 1950As of before 1950,her married name was Jones.
Married Name1955As of 1955,her married name was Joy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1919Viola Duke was born on 14 February 1919 at Kansas.
Marriage1935She married Leonard Bell, son of John Willis Bell and Emeline Charlotte Crotchett, in 1935 at El Dorado, Butler, Kansas.
Divorcebefore 1950Viola Duke and Leonard Bell were divorced before 1950.
Marriagebefore 1950Viola Duke married Richard E. Jones before 1950.
Marriage1955Viola Duke married Bill Burton Joy in 1955.
Death19 October 2008Viola Duke died on 19 October 2008 at age 89.

Child of Viola Duke and Leonard Bell

Harold Dewight Bell

M, b. 10 November 1938, d. 11 July 1955
Father*Leonard Bell b. 28 Jan 1892, d. Nov 1967
Mother*Viola Duke b. 14 Feb 1919, d. 19 Oct 2008
Harold Dewight Bell
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 November 1938Harold Dewight Bell was born on 10 November 1938 at Eureka, Kansas.
He was the son of Leonard Bell and Viola Duke.
Death11 July 1955Harold Dewight Bell died on 11 July 1955 at age 16.

Elizabeth Duke

F, b. 1906, d. 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Duke was also known as Lizzie.
Married Name12 October 1923As of 12 October 1923,her married name was Bell.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1906Elizabeth Duke was born in 1906 at Kansas.
Marriage12 October 1923She married Thomas William Bell, son of John Willis Bell and Emeline Charlotte Crotchett, on 12 October 1923 at El Dorado, Butler, Kansas.
Death2003Elizabeth Duke died in 2003.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 May 1930Sycamore, Montgomery, KansasElizabeth Duke was listed as wife in Thomas William Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Sycamore, Montgomery, Kansas.1

Children of Elizabeth Duke and Thomas William Bell

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED63-39. Dwelling 315.

Howard William Bell

M, b. 7 August 1924, d. 11 December 1960
Father*Thomas William Bell b. 16 Jul 1895, d. Mar 1966
Mother*Elizabeth Duke b. 1906, d. 2003
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 August 1924Howard William Bell was born on 7 August 1924 at El Dorado, Butler, Kansas, also reported as 06 Aug 1924.
He was the son of Thomas William Bell and Elizabeth Duke.
Death11 December 1960Howard William Bell died on 11 December 1960 at age 36.
Census DateLocationDescription
14 May 1930Sycamore, Montgomery, KansasHoward William Bell was listed as a son in Thomas William Bell's household on the 1930 Census at Sycamore, Montgomery, Kansas.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED63-39. Dwelling 315.