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Pioneer - BELL Family, of Minto
Biographical Sketches of
Early Settlers of Wellington County
Information from: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906
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BELL, Family,
of Minto. Two
brothers, Robert Bell and George Bell are the founders of this family.
They were b. in Fermanagh Co. Ireland, and came to Canada in early
manhood, settling first in Nelson Tp. In 1850 they came up with
their families and set. at "Bell's Corners" (named for them),
in Arthur, and in 1853 came to Minto, Robert taking up lots 12, 13, 14
and 15, con. 17, while George secured lot 12, con. 16, where they lived
until their death. The late John A. Bell, son of the late Robert Bell,
set. in Minto with his father, when he was fifteen years old, and owned
the homestead containing 100 acres of land. He followed farming
exclusively until 1888, when he embarked with his sons in the brick mfg.
business, and continued in this line until his death in 1901, at the age
of 63. He m. Jane Reynolds. Of this large family: Hiram, William and
David, run the brick business on the homestead; John, owns a farm
and brick kiln on con. 10, Minto; Robert and Joshua own a brick yard at
Paisley, while Martin is located in Manitoba.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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