BELLS in Lincoln Co,, TN (Sourced Rec'ds transcribed)

Updates and Corrections:

No info has been found on Henry B. Bell, alleged to be father to Joel

No info has been found on Thomas H. (Harris?) Bell alleged to be father to Henry B. Bell.

No documentation found anywhere for middle name of Tazewell for Joel Bell.

Joel Bell was married only once. The speculation that Elizabeth was a second wife is due to a transcription error on rootsweb for the 1850 Rusk Co., TX census. The transcriber listed her age as 35, but review of the 1850 census images reveals it is actually 50. She is believed to be the same wife he had in Tippah Co., MS and the age of 50 in 1850 is inline with her listed age of 30-39 yrs in 1840

No proof that his son, Joseph/Josiah Robertson m 1st Elizabeth Briuw in Austin Co., TX (this couple separated in Harrison Co., TX).

No documentation found for middle name of Jasper N. Bell as "Newton".

Joel's son Licurgus/Licurus K. Bell is probably LaCurtis Jerome Bell who m Sarah Jane McCoy and who are found in the 1860 Ouchita Co., AR census next door to James Woodson Bell who m Martha C. Jones (Martha maybe dau of David Jones, son of Thomas Jones). Martha C. Jones' mother, Delilah Jones appears as a widow next door to Joel Bell in 1840 in Tippah Co., MS. David Jones and family are next door to Joel Bell in 1830 in Lincoln Co., TN. Two females in David Jones 1830 hh fit Martha C. Jones and Delilah Jones.) Since a marriage date of January 1, 1821 in Lincoln Co., TN has been documented for Joel Bell and Mary Elizabeth Southern, it is entirely possible James Woodson Bell could be another son, since Joel's first known child, Amanda is not born until Sep 1824. There is only circumstantial evidence thus far though. James Woodson Bell named his son Joel. However, when Joel relocated to Rusk Co., TX, James remained in Tippah Co., MS - he is found on Tippah Co., MS 1850 census - and then relocated to AR. No explanation for his not accompanying his parents and sibs to TX. He was coming or already of age, having been b ca1822 - perhaps he was in love with Martha by then and did not want to leave her. She is with him as a wife in AR in 1860. In the 1830 census, James would fit as a son of Joel, since there is one unaccounted for male in the hh. He cannot be documented with Joel Bell in the 1840, as all children are accounted for. James would not have been of age yet, but could have been living with another relative. Also of note, a Woodson Turner is next door to Joel in Lincoln Co., TN in 1820 while David Jones is on the other side of Joel.)

The below transcribed abstracted records on a Thomas H. Bell and others appear in Lincoln Co., TN, but no connection can yet be made for them as relation to Joel.

If you have any sourceable records relating to these Bells, please post them here.

Can anyone tell me how the following BELL individuals are related to JOEL BELL?Facts always appreciated, but speculation, rumor and innuendo is invited as well.

Best regards,
Debra Vinson

Descendants of Joel Bell
                                                 
       1       Joel BELL       b: 1790 in NC (all of TN was NC bef 1796) TN 1796-1837> MS by 1838-1846 > TX by 1847       d: Aft. 1872 in prob Rusk Co., TX                     
..              +Mary Elizabeth SOUTHERN       b: Bet. 1794 - 1800 in Stokes Co., NC       d: Bet. 1850 - 1860 in Rusk Co., TX       m: January 01, 1821 in Lincoln Co., TN       Father: Boaz SOUTHERN       
...       2       James Woodson BELL       b: Abt. 1822 in TN       (Possible son)                     
.......              +Martha C. JONES       b: 1831                     Father?: David JONES       Mother?: Delilah ?
...       2       Amanda Jane "Mandy" BELL       b: September 02, 1824 in Lincoln Co., TN       d: December 10, 1898 in [email protected] Cem., Mt. Enterprise, Rusk Co., TX                     
.......              +Lewis James MATLOCK       b: December 19, 1824 in Limestone Co., AL       d: July 20, 1906 in [email protected] Cem., Mt. Enterprise, Rusk Co., TX       m: September 12, 1844 in Tippah Co., MS       Father: Littleberry MATLOCK       Mother: Nancy Jane STROTHER
...       2       Oscar F. BELL       b: 1825 in Lincoln Co., TN       d: October 01, 1862 in the civil war at Camp Hope Nelson, Cabo Co., AR                     
.......              +Sarah Jane VAUGHT       b: Abt. 1833 in Row Co., TN              m: April 01, 1851 in Rusk Co., TX       Father: James McElder VAUGHT       Mother: Ann "Lucinda" BIRDWELL
...       2       Jasper N. BELL       b: 1826 in Lincoln Co., TN                            
.......              +Nancy Jane MOORE       b: 1835 in AL              m: October 14, 1851 in Nacogdoches Co., TX (Marriage Officiant - S. H. Hamil)       Father?: Alfred W. MOORE       
...       2       Joseph/Josiah Robertson "Joe" BELL       b: October 11, 1830 in Lincoln Co., TN       d: April 28, 1906 in Rusk Co., TX                     
.......              +Martha F. STANLEY       b: 1837 in AR              m: January 13, 1859              
...       2       Jason Thompson "Tom" BELL       b: August 24, 1831 in Lincoln Co., TN       d: August 19, 1904 in [email protected] Chapel Cem., Rusk Co., TX                     
.......              +Rebecca Jane DAWSON       b: 1836 in AL       d: Aft. 1880       m: March 28, 1858 in Nacogdoches Co., TX (Marriage Officiant - Jesse J. Watkins)              
...              *2nd Wife of Jason Thompson "Tom" BELL:                                   
.......              +Elizabeth SCROGGINS       b: January 1850              m: Abt. 1887       Father: Phillip SCROGGINS       Mother: Charity VARDEMAN
...       2       Licurus or possibly LaCurtis Jerome BELL       b: 1837 in TN       d: Bet. 1872 - 1880       (Probably same as Licurus)              
.......              +Sarah Jane MCCOY       b: 1838 in TN              m: 1860 in AR              
...       2       Mary Melvina BELL       b: March 23, 1838 in Tippah Co., Mississippi       d: July 11, 1882 in Nacogdoches Co., TX                     
.......              +Wilhelm Heinrich REIDER       b: October 11, 1824 in Leuscheid, Dahlhausen, Westfalen, Germany (Prussia)       d: July 14, 1904 in Nacogdoches Co., TX       m: January 29, 1853 in Rusk Co., Texas       Father: Ernst Friedrich REIDER       Mother: Ursula Catharina SCHMIDT
...       2       Henry BELL       b: 1840 in MS       d: Bef. 1850                     
...       2       Wiley BELL       b: 1842 in MS       


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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes 28th November 1810
ROBERT WEAKLEY vs HUGH BELL - This day came the parties by their attorneys and a jury of men, to wit, EDWARD TEAL, JOHN WHITAKER, JR., JOHN DAVIS, REUBIN HUNTER, SAMUEL BUCHANAN, JOHN CUNNINGHAM, JOSHUA OWEN, JAMES WILSON, JOHN MORE, WILLIAM DYE, WILLIAM MCMILLEN, andJOSEPH JENKINS, being elected and said that the defendant did not assume upon himself in manner and form as declared against him by the plaintiff, therefore the plaintiff prayed and obtained an appeal to the Circuit Court of the County.Filed reasons and gave bond.Issued 28th November 1810. (Source #1, p. 37)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes29th November 1810
Ordered by the Court that the following Justices take a list to the taxable property and pole for the year 1811 and make return to February Term.
Captain's Company              Places of Abode              Justices Names
JOHN HOULSOUSE              Norris Creek                     ROBERT HIGGINS
HUGH BELL                     Norris Creek                     ROBERT HIGGINS
ABEL LEE                     Norris Creek                     WILILAM DICKSON
THOMAS DELANY              Mulberry                     WILLIAM DICKSON
JOSEPH SMITH              Mulberry                     JOHN WHITAKER
MARTIN JONES              Mulberry                     JOHN WHITAKER
WILLIAM SUTTON              Tuckers Creek                     WILLIAM ROUNDTREE
No Captain                     Coffees Creek                     WILLIAM ROUNDTREE
CAPTAIN DAVIS              Sheltons Creek              PHILLIP KOONCE
JOHN BALL                     Stuarts Creek                     HENRY KELSO
JAMES MITCHELL              Cane Creek                     N.G. PINSON
ROBERT ELLIOTT              Cane Creek                     N.G. PINSON
JOHN PORTER              Swan Creek                     WRIGHT WILLIAMS
DAVID SMITH              Swan Creek                     WRIGHT WILLIAMS
JAMES WILSON              Bradshaw Creek              ELI GARRETT
No Captain                     Cold Water Creek              SAMUEL BARNES
JOHN YOUNG              McCullers Creek              SAMUEL BARNES
WILLIAM WHITE              Kellys Creek                     JAMES FULLER
Orders have issued the 29th November to the above Justices for the purpose mentioned. (Source #1, p. 39)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes November - December 1810
Also CORNELIUS SLATER, Esquire, Sheriff, and Collector for the County aforesaid for the year 1810, reports the following tracts of land were not listed for taxation for the year 1810, therefore liable to a double tax:
OWNERS:                     ACRES:                     SITUATIONS:
GEORGE BELL'S HEIRS       640                            Cane Creek
(Source #1, p. 47)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Tuesday 26th February 1811
JOHN SAMPLE & Co., vs HUGH BELL - Debt appeal Plaintiff to recover from defendant $28.59 and costs. (Source #1. p. 52)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Tuesday Tuesday 26th February 1811
An inventory for and of the property of Jessed Cock, 25 acres of land, 12 head of cattle, 2 mares and all house furniture goods and chattels and all farming utensils, working toos.Wit: RICHARD BELL andJOSEPH MORGAN.25th February 1811(Source #1. p. 53)

Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Tuesday 26th February 1811
A deed of gift from JAMES COCK to JESSE COCK for all the goods, chattels, lands &c belonging to said JAMES COCK.Proven by RICHARD BELL and JOSEPH MORGAN and ordered to be registered. (Source #1, p. 53)
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DB C, p. 438 April 1811
Deed from JOHN GREER, Sheriff of Lincoln, TN to JOHN McNAIRY of Davidson Co., TN for 120 acres of land in Lincoln Co., TN.Said JOHN McNAIRY recovered a judgement against HUGH F. BELL, administrator of the estate of ROBERT NELSON, deceased, said judgement in favor of the administrator, and at the April Term Sessions 1811, judgement was obtained against JOHN NELSON, JOHN POSTEN and NANCY his wife, WILLIAM NELSON, ROBERT NELSON, GEORGE NELSON, HUGH NELSON, ADELINE NELSON, and HORATIO NELSON, all heirs at law of the said ROBERT NELSON, deceased.Return came to hand 18th May 1812 and levied on 120 acres of land on Bradshaw Creek a north branch of Elk River, Grant No. 2102.ETHAN WELLS, D.S. Sold 11th July 1812 to WILLIAM BRIGHT, agent in fact for JOHN McNAIRY who made the last and highest bid and became the purchaser.Land was sold to said JOHN McNAIRY through his agent WILLIAM BRIGHT by ETHAN WELLS, Deputy Sheriff of Lincoln County, which was granted to ROBERT NELSON by the State of TN by grant dated 16th April 1810, NO. 2102 in second district in the County of Bedford County (now Lincoln County) Tennessee and adjoining a tract of said NELSON and a tract of ALEXANDER NELSON and JOHN McNAIRY's tract.Registered 31st January 1816.(Source #4, p. 151)
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DB A, p. 260 May 10, 1811
Deed of Gift from JAMES COCK to JESSE COCK.Witnesses: RICHARD BELL and JOSEPH MORGAN. (Source #4, p. 22)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Thursday17th November 1811
JOSEPH BELL records his stock-mark, a ______ under-keel in each ear. (Source #1, p.82)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday 1st August 1811
Ordered by the Court that WILLIAM HAMILTON be overseer of the road from the mouth of Swan to the ridge between Cunninghams Mil and WILLIAM BELL and call on the usual hands in the usual bounds. (Source #1, p. 111)
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War of 1812 records
BELLJOABCAPT. GARLINGTON'S CO., NORTH CAROLINA MIL.PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
BELLJOELCAPT. JETER'S CO., ART'Y, VIRGINIA MILITIA.PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
BELLJOEL1 REG'T (WYNNE'S) W. TENNESSEE MILITIA.PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
BELLWILLIAMDETACHMENT (APRIL 3 TO 19, 1812,) TENNESSEE MILITIA.PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
BELLWILLIAMCARR'S REGIMENT, NEW YORK MILITIA.PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
BELLWILLIAMCAPT. CLARKE'S CO., NORTH CAROLINA MIL.PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
BELLWILLIAMCOSSETT'S BATTALION, PENNSYLVANIA VOLS.SERGEANTSERGEANT15602
BELLWILLIAM1 REG'T (DUDLEY'S) MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA.SERGEANTSERGEANT15602
BELLWILLIAMDYER'S REG'T, CAVALRY AND MTD. GUNMEN, TN VOLUNTEERS PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
BELLWILLIAMCAPT. HAINES' MTD. CO., OHIO MILITIA.PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
BELLWILLIAMHAMILTON'S RIFLE REG'T, PENNSYLVANIA MIL.PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
BELLWILLIAMCAPT. KEGGINS' COMPANY, MOUNTED, MISSOURI MILITIA.PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
BELLWILLIAMMCCONNEL'S REGIMENT, OHIO MILITIA.PRIVATEPRIVATE15602
(Source #16)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Wednesday 3 August 1814
DAVID BELL vs HUGH M. BLAKE - Debt - Defendant withdrew the plea by him in this cause and said that he cannot gain say the plaintiffs debt of $98.48 and $4.36 damages. (Source #1, p. 117)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Saturday November 12, 1814
DAVID THOMPSON vs HUGH BELL - Case - The plaintiff appeared in open court and said that he intends no further prosecuting his suit and the defendant assumes all costs.Court ordered that the plaintiff recover against the defendant. (Source #1, p. 134)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes November 12, 1814
State of Tennessee, Lincoln County, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions at November Term 1814, JOHN GREER, Esquire, Sheriff, and Collector of the public tax for the year 1814 makes report to this Court, that the following tracts of land and town lots were not listed for taxation for the year 1814, therefore liable to a double tax with costs and charges for the year aforesaid and that this is the second term after he has received his tax list from the Clerk for collection.November 12, 1810

Owners Names:              No. of acres        No. of Warrant        No. of Entry       Situation
GEORGE BELL's heirs       640              ---                     9              Cane
(Source #1, p. 136-137)
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DB C, p. 272 3rd February 1815
Deed from NATHAN G. PINSON of Lincoln Co., TN to JOEL PINSON       of same place for 251 acres of land in Lincoln co., TN on the orth side of Elk River including the mouth of Kerrs Creek and adjoining JOSEPH KERR &DANIEL SHIP's corners and JOSEPH H. BELL's corner and JOHN PINSON's tract.Registered 9th March 1815.(Source #4, p. 132)
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DB E, p. 214 13th March 1815
Deed from JOSEPH H. BELL of Williamson County, TN to MOSES CLARKE of Lincoln Co., TN for a tract of land containing 40 acres in Lincoln County on the waters of Cane Creek.Wit:WILLIAM MADOX, SENR. and WILLIAM MADOX, JUNR. Reg: 6th January 1819.(Source #5, p. 27)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday 7 August 1815
JAMES DANIEL vs JOHN BELL - This cause was continued by consent of the parties until next term.
(Source #1, p. 169)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Wednesday 9th August 1815
A deed of conveyance from JOHN GREER, Sheriff of Lincoln County to HENRY RUTHERFORD for a tract of land granted by State of Tennessee to GEORGE BELL's heirs for 640 acres and ordered to be certified. (Source #1, p. 177)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Wednesday 9th August 1815
SAMUEL CUTRIL vs HUGH M. BLAKE - Case - This day came the partied by their attorneys and a jury of men, to wit, JOEL PINSON, BENJAMIN PROCTOR, JAMES GARRETT, PLEASANT GRIFFIS, SMITH JONES, JOSEPH THOMPSON, ELIAS SCOTT, WILLIAM DAMROLL, FRANCIS WYAT, SAMUEL McCORMACK, EZEKIEL GILLAMand ROBERT BELL being elected and sworn and said that plaintiff to recover against the defendant his cost of $127.27 1/2.An appeal was filed.The verdict of the jury is contrary to law, contrary to evidence, It appeared that the opinions were good and sufficient in law. (Source #1, p. 178)
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DB C, p. 346 9th August 1815
Deed from JOHN GREER, Sheriff of Lincoln co., TN to HENRY RUTHERFORD of Williamson County, TN.Whereas by virtue of an execution issued from the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Robertson County, TN to be directed founded on a judgement obtained by JOEL BOYLES against THOMAS BELL. Said Sheriff was ordered to sell a tract of land in Lincoln county, Tennessee, formerly Williamson County, Tennessee in the third range and third section lying on both sides of the middle fork of Cane Creek a branch of Elk River and adjoining JOSEPH GREER's claim.Land was granted by the State of TN to the heirs of GEORGE BELL for 640 acres by Grant No. 2796 and dated 3rd January 1811.(Source #4, p. 140)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Friday August 11, 1815
JOHN WHITAKER, ELI GARRETT, HARDY HOLMAN, WILLIAM EDMONDSON, and JOHN P. McCONNELL Commissioners for the County of Lincoln vs GEORGE COALTER -Debt - This day came the parties and a jury of men, to wit, JOEL PINSON, BENJAMIN PROCTOR, JAMES GARRETT, PLEASANT GRIFFIS, SMITH JONES, JOHNB____, (note see next entry - this is probably John Bell) ROBERT BELL, ISAAC GATLIN, JOHN BURTON, WILLIAM TOWNSEND, EDWARD R. DOWNS,and COLEMAN SHIP being elected and sworn and said that the plaintiffs are not indebted to said defendant for $40.74.Jury said that the defendant has not paid the debt. (Source #1, p. 182)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Friday August 11, 1815
JOHN NASHvsISAAC GATLIN -Debt Appeal - This day came the parties by their attorneys and a jury of men, to wit, JOEL PINSON, JAMES GARRETT, BENJAMIN PROCTOR, SMITH JONES, PLEASANT GRIFFIS, JOHN B_____, JOHN DYER, JOHN BELL, ROBERT BELL, MOSES HARDEN, RICHARD RUDDER, andCOLEMAN SHIP being elected and sworn and said that the defendant owes the plaintiff $11.92.Plaintiff to recover against the defendant his debt and costs.(Source #1, p. 182)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday November 6, 1815
A transfer of a plat and certificate of survey from RICHARD BELL to GEORGE THOMAS, acknowledged in Court. (Source #1, p. 187)
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DB E, p. 69 7th March 1816
THOMAS H. BELL, J. BOSTICK, and JOHN McMULLIN witnessed deed from DEMPSEY GATLING to ROBERT MOORE, 50 acres on the waters of the Pon Spring Branch of Elk River and adjoining a corner FILLIPS & CAMMEL' tract and a line of HENRY M. RUTLEDGE tract of 1656 acres.(Source #5, p. 10)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Wednesday May 8, 1816
JAMES DANIEL vs JOHN BELL - This day came the parties by their attorneys and a jury of men, to wit, TRAVIS CARTER, FRANCIS McCOWN, JOHN JONES, HIRAM SHARP, JOSEPH COMMONS, ICAJAH MUCKLEROY, JOHN GILLUM, WILLIAM MEDLIN, THOMAS LEONARD, GERMAN WOODARD, EZEKIEL NORRISand GRIFFITH LEONARD being elected and sworn and said the defendant is guilty and the damages were $48.00.Court ordered the plaintiff recover his damages and costs. (Source #1, p. 221)
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DB D, p. 383 21st May 1816 - Deed from WILLIAM BELL, SENR. of Lincoln County, Tennessee for the love and affection that I bear unto my son JOBE BELL, doth give and convey unto the said son a tract of land, the number of acres unknown, in Lincoln County and on the east side of Swan Creek, it being a part of the tract that said WILLIAM now lives on and the land that the said WILLIAM bought from ABRAHAM MURRY.Attest: JOSEPH BELL and THOMAS H. BELL. Registered 24th June 1817.(Source #4, p. 198)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Friday August 9, 1816
State of Tennessee, plat vs BENJAMIN GUESS - Indictment for hog stealing - This day came as well as the Solicitor for Lincoln county as the said BENJAMIN GUESS and thereupon came also a jury of men, to wit, COALBY GRAY, DANIEL JONES, JOSIAH MOORES, JOSEPH COMMONS, JESSE JOHSTON, JORDAN SOLOMON, JOSEP THOMPSON, JAMES BROWN, RANDOLPH MAYFIELD, JOSHUA HART (could be Hurt), JOHN LOYD and JOHN BELL being elected and sworn and said that the defendant is not guilty and that he be acquitted and discharged and that he recover against the State his costs. (Source #1, p. 235)
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DB D, p. 383 27th September 1816 - Deed from WILLIAM BELL of Lincoln County, Tennessee to THOMAS BELL of same place for 140 acres of land in Lincoln County, Tennessee.For the mutual love and affection which I bear towards my son THOMAS BELL, do give and bequeath unto my son THOMAS BELL, a certain tract of land in Lincoln County on Swan Creek and adjoining WILLIAM McMILLIN's line.Same being the place whereon said WILLIAM BELL now lives.Attest: JOSEPH BELL and JOBE H. BELL. Registered 19th June 1817.(Source #4, p. 198)
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DB G, p. 99 18th November 1816
Deed for JOHN DURLEY of Lincoln Co., TN to JOSEPH BELL of same place for 150 acres in Lincoln Co., TN on the waters of Swan Creek, it being part of a tract of land originally granted y the State of Tennessee to HENRY M. RUTLEDGE and adjoining WILLIAM McMULLIN's corner.Wit: JERRY WALKER and HAMPTON BOSTICK.Reg: 22nd October 1824. (Source #5, p. 81)
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Clerk's List 1810-1822 (This is an old Clerk's List of the first land transactions recorded in Lincoln County after formation, transcribed and recorded separately and apart from the Register's List.)
1817 WILLIAM BELL to JOHN BELL 160 a (was this supposed to read Jobe Bell? See DB G, p. 220 24th June 1824 - Job sells 160 acres on Swan Creek)
1817 WILLIAM BELL to THOMAS BELL 140 a (see abstract entry for this transaction)
1817 HUGH BELL to Edward Moss 25 acres
1817 A Tennessee State Grant of No. 9817 to HUGH BELL 20 acres
1817 A Tennessee State Grant of No. 9818 to HUGH BELL 5 acres
(Source #3, p. 144)
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DB E, p. 213 3rd February 1817
Bill of Sale - I, WILLIAM BELL of Lincoln County, TN sold unto THOMAS H. BELL of same place four negroes, namely, CHERRY and her two children ROSE and JOHN, and also JAMES.This 3rd February 1817.Wit: HENRY HUGHES, SENR. and HENRY HUGHES, JUNR.Reg: 5th January 1819.(Source #5, p. 27)
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DB E, p. 99 - 6th June 1817
Deed from JOHN GREER, ESQ., Sheriff of Lincoln Co., TN to JOHN McNAIRY of Davidson Co., TN. WILLIAM TAIT of Williamson County, TN did recover a judgement against HUGH F. BELL, administrator of the estate of ROBERT NELSON, deceased, total cost against JOHN NELSON, JOHN H. POSTEN, and NANCY his wife, WILLIAM NELSON, ROBERT NELSON, GEORGE NELSON, HUGH NELSON, ADELINE NELSON, and HORATIO NELSON, heirs at law of the said ROBERT NELSON, deceased, and the real estate of ROBERT NELSON, deceased, issued on 1st Monday of November 1811 and dated 3rd Monday of October 1811 &c.Long Instrument.Land containing 182 1/2 acres in Lincoln Co., TN on Bradshaw Creek a north branch of Elk River granted to said ROBERT NELSON, deceased, by Grant No. 2101 and said land adjoining ALEXANER NELSON's line and a survey of GEORGE DOHERTY.Witnesses: JAMES BRIGHT, and JOHN HOGAN.Registered 30th July 1818.(Source #5, p. 13)
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DB E, p. 102 - 6th June 1817
Deed from JOHN GREER, ESQ., Sheriff of Lincoln Co., TN to JOHN McNAIRY of Davidson Co., TN.Whereas JOHN McNAIRY did recover a judgement against HUGH F. BELL, administrator of the estate of ROBERT NELSON, deceased, was recovered against JOHN NELSON, JOHN H. POSTEN and NANCY his wife, WILLIAM NELSON, ROBERT NELSON, GEORGE NELSON, HUGH NELSON, ADELINE NELSON and HORATIO NELSON, heirs at law of said ROBERT NELSON, deceased, levied on 120 acres of land in Grant No. 2102 and sold 11th July 1812 to WILLIAM BRIGHT, agent in fact for JOHN McNAIRY who made the highest bid and was purchaser of said land.Witnesses: JAMES BRIGHT and JOHN HOGAN.Registered 30th July 1818. (Source #5, p. 13-14)
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DB D, p. 476 4th August 1817
Deed from HUGH BELL of Lincoln County, Tennessee to EDWARD MOSS of same place for 25 acres of land in Lincoln County on the south side of Elk River in the second district and on the waters of Wells Creek a south branch of Elk River and adjoining a tract of land in the name of GEORGE CUNNINGHAM.Also another tract of land containing 5 acres and adjoining GEORGE CUNNINGHAM'stract of land.Registered (no date).(Source #4, p. 208)
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DB D, p. 470 8th November 1817
Deed from HUGH F. BELL of Alabama Territory to PAYTON WELLS of Lincoln Co., TN, for 50 acres of land in Lincoln County on the south side of Elk River on the head waters of Mill Creek, said land was granted by the State of Tennesee to COLLIN McKINNEY.Witnesses: B. CLEMENTS and THOMAS PARKS.Registered 28th November 1817.(Source #4, p. 207)
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DB D, p. 495 2nd December 1817
State of Tennessee, No. 9818 - By virtue of part of Certificate No. 2051 dated 17th February 1815 issued to WILLIAM LYTLE, JUNR and entered 20th march 1815 by No. 7658.There is granted unto HUGH BELL, assignee of said WILLIAM LYTLE, JUNR,a tract of land containing 5 acres dated 25th March 1815, lying in Lincoln, TN in second district on the head waters of Wells Creek a south branch of Elk River and adjoining a tract of land in the name of GEORGE CUNNINGHAM. Registered 2nd December 1817.(Source #4, p. 210)
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DB E, p. 125 - 20th December 1817
Deed from JOSEPH BELL of Lincoln Co., TN to ELIJAHHURLEY of same place for a tract of land containing 150 acres in Lincoln County on the waters of the pond spring branch a branch of Elk River, being part of a tract of land originally granted by the State of Tennessee to HENRY M. RUTLEDGE and joining WILLIAM McWILLIAMS' corner.Wit: JOHN DURLEY and AMOS HURLEY.Reg: 6th October 1818. (Source #5, p. 16)
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DB E, p. 89 11 April 1818
JOEL BELL and WILLIAM ADDAMS witnessed deed from DAVID DODD to MICHAEL ROBINSON for two tracts - 30 acres in the second district on the head waters of Robinsons Fork of Cold Water Creek, and 10 acres in second district on the head waters of Robinsons Fork of Cold Water Creek.Grant Nos. 10035and 10036.(Source #5, p. 12)
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DB E, p. 249 29th October 1818
JOHNBELL and JOS. LOCKHART witnessed deed from ROBERT STROTHART of DavidsonCo., TN to ROBERT COWAN (WILLIAM COWAN) of Franklin co., TN - tract of land in Lincoln Co., TN on waters of Robertsons Creek of Cove Spring Creek of Elk River, containing 170 acres which was granted to said STOTHART by patent dated 3rd November 1814.(Source #5, p. 32)
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DB E, p. 333 5th November 1818
Bill of Sale - I, WILLIAM BELL, of Lincoln county, Tennessee sold to JOB H. BELL of same place, eight negroes, to wit, namely PUNCH, DIANAH, and her two children, NANCY, and KIZAH, also SUSANNAH and AMALINE, also LYDY and DAVID.This the 5th November 1818.Wit: HENRY HUGHY and ISAAC HYDE.Reg: 25th March 1819.(Source #5, p. 43)
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DB E, p. 469 16th November 1818
Deed from HAMPTON BOSTICK of Lincoln Co., TN to ARON WELLS of Franklin Co., Alabama Territory for a tract of land containing 230 acres in Lincoln County and on the waters of Swan Creek of Elk River and adjoining JOHN WILSON's line, and WILLIAM BELL's corner.Wit: ROBERT M. WHITE, JOHN DOBBINS, and JONAS LEATHERMAN.Reg: 7th October 1819.(Source #5, p. 62)
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DB E, p.353 22nd November 1818
THOMAS H. BELL witnessed a deed, along with DRURY SANDERS, SAMUEL NISBET, and A. BOSTICK from JOHN McMILLIN on Lincoln Co., TN to JONATHAN GROSS of same for 27 acres on the waters of Swan Creek adjoining SAMUEL NISBET's corner and by DURLEY's line.Land being purchased by JOHN and JONATHAN of JOSEPH McMILLIN.Reg: 1st April 1819.(Source #5, p. 47)
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DB E, p. 394 26th December 1818
I.H BELL (my note - should prob read J.H. BELL) witnessed a deed, along with JONATHAN GROSS and JOHN McMILLIN, from SAMUEL NISBETT to JACOB WRIGHT, both of Lincoln Co., TN for 144.5 acres on the waters of Swan Creek adjoining HENRY M. RUTLEDGE's corner. Reg: 2nd June 1819.(Source #5, p. 53)
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Old Clerk's list for deed transactions for 1818 and 1819
No Bell found on any pages 145-151 - Source index indicated p. 147 for BELL entry.
Only possibility is transaction for JOHN GREER to (blank) for 50 acres.(Source #3, p. 147)
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Old Clerk's list for deed transactions
1819 Henry Rutherford to THOMAS BELL 640 acres (Source #3, p. 152)
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DB B, p. 71 18th December 1819
A deed from HENRY RUTLEDGE to ROBERT JOHNSON, both of Williamson Co., TN for tract of land in Lincoln Co., TN lying on the west fork of Cane Creek, being part of 2000 acre tract tract granted to WILLIAM T. LEWIS by Grant No. 475 dated 14th Sept 1808, which part was decreed to said RUTHERFORD by Supreme Court of Errors and Apeals at Mar term 1808, RICHARD HIGHTOWER, HENRY RUTLEDGE, ALEXANDER SMITH, FELIX ROBERTSON, and others complainants, and CHARLOTTE LEWIS, MARY ANN LEWIS, WILLIAM B. LEWIS and others defendants.Land bounded by 600 acre tract granted to JOSEPH GREER and also WILLIAM BEATY's corner who has purchased a part of the same tract from said RUTHERFORD. Land containing 200 acres.Witnesses: WRIGHT STANLEY and JAMES BELL. Registered 20 April 1820.(Source #4, p. 45)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday January 24, 1820
ABSALUM BOSTICK, JONAS LEATHERMAN, JOSEPH JONES, HENRY HUGHEY, Sr.,and JOBE H. BELL is appointed commissioners to lay off one years support for the widow of ELIJAH HURLEY, deceased, out of the said estate and make return to next court. (Source #2, p. 10)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes July 17, 1820
On motion, THOMAS H. BELL is appointed guardian of JOHN BELL, an infant of MATHEW BELL, deceased, who gave bond with DANIEL YOUNG and ROBERT M. WHITE securities for sum of $2000.00.(Source #2, p. 33)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes July 17, 1820
An indenture of bargain and Sale from HENRY RUTHERFORD to THOMAS BELL for 640 acres of land, proven by JOSEPH GREER and RICHARD PORTER and ordered to be certified.(Source #2, p. 34)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes July 18, 1820
On motion, THOMAS H. BELL is appointed guardian of JOHN BELL, and infant of MATHEW BELL, deceased, who gave bond with DANIEL YOUNG and ROBERT M. WHITE securities, in sum of $2000.00.
(Source #2, p. 38)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes July 18, 1820
An indenture of Bargain and Sale from HENRY RUTHERFORD to THOMAS BELL for 640 acres of land, proven by JOHN DONALDSON and JAMES BOON and ordered to be certified.(Source #2, p. 40)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Friday October 27, 1820
It is ordered by the court that ANDREW HANNAH, WILLIAM CASHON, JOSEPH WHITAKER, JOHN WATKINS, MOSES STONE, JOHN NEECE, SAMUEL TOOD, JOHN LEE, AUGUST L. JONES, WILLIAM DOAK, WILLIAM PARKS, THOMAS PARKS, SOLOMON GULLETT, JORDAN REACE, JAMES LINGO, JOHN MOOR, BROWN PARKENSON, ELIJAH PHILIPS, TRYON GIBSON, SAMUEL M. CLAY, WILLIAM CRUNK, WILLIALM MUNROE, ALDEN TUCKER, JOB BELL, GEORGE W. DENNIS, ABNER WELLS, WILLIAM C. HODGES, FIELDING McDANIEL and JOSEPH JENKINS be summoned as Jurors to the next County court held on 3rd Monday in January next and that WILLIAM P. PULLIAM be summoned to wait said Court and Jurors. (Source #2, p. 74)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Tuesday January 16, 1821
Justice present were JAMES HOLEMAN JAMES WILSON and JOHN ENOCKS, Esquires.
       The Sheriff had summoned the following persons as Jurors to this term, to wit, ANDREW HANNAH, WILLIAM CASHON, JOSEPH WHITAKER, JOHN WATKINS, MOSES STONE, JOHN NEECE, JOHN LEE, AUGUST L. JONES, WILLIAM DOAK, WILLIAM PARKS, THOMAS PARKS, SOLOMON GULLETT, JORDAN REECE, JAMES LINGO, JOHN MOOR, BROWN PARKERSON, TRYON GIBSON, SAMUEL M. CLAY, WILLIAM CRUNK, WILLIAM MUNROE, ALDEN TUCKER, JOHN BELL, GEORGE W. DENNIS, ABNER WILLS, WILLIAM C. HODGES, FIELDING McDANIEL, and JOSEPH HENKINS being elected as Grand Jurors, to wit, WILLIAM DOAK, foreman, GEORGE W. DENNIS, JOHN WATKINS, TRYON GIBSON, JORDAN REECE, JAMES LINGO, JOSEPH WHITAKER, BROWN PARKERSON, FIELDING McDANIEL, WILLIAM MUNROE, WILLIAM C HOFGES (sic), THOMAS PARKS, and SOLOMON GULLETT and after receiving the charge from the solicitor returned to consier for their presentments.(Source #2, p. 78)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Tuesday January 16, 1821
JOHNSTON WELLBORN vs KELY STEGALL - Attachment - This day came the parties by their attorneys and a jury of men, to wit, JOBE BELL, JOHN LEE, WILLIAM PARKS, JOHN MOOR, JOHN McMILLIN, WYATT WOODRUFF, DANIEL HARKINS, HENRY MOORE, THOMAS ALLY, JOHN CAMPBELL, ZACHARIAH HARDAGE and JOSEPH MOONEY being elected and sworn and found the issue in favor of the plaintiff.(Source #2, p. 79)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Tuesday January 17, 1821
PETER MOYERS vs DAVIS & NICHOLS - This day came the parties y their attorneys and jury of men, to wit, JOB BELL, JOHN LEE, WILLIAM PARKS, JOHN MOORE, ROBERT ELLIS, ARCHABALD D. GARVEN, SPENCER A. PUGH, THOMAS WITT, DOILY GRIFFIS, ADLAI SHARP, FRANCIS PATTON, and WILLIAM PATTON being elected and sworn and said that the defendant has not paid the debt of $98.00 and damages of $5.61 1/2.Plaintiff to recover against the defendant his costs. (Source #2, p. 79)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Tuesday January 17, 1821
Nine more cases heard, same list of jurors (more or less) including JOB BELL. (Source #2, p. 79-80)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes JESSE SMITH vs ARCHABALD - Debt - Both parties by their attorneys came into court and a jury of men, to wit, JOHN BELL, JOHN MOOR, WILLIAM PARKS, JOHN LEE, TRYON GIBSON, JORDAN REECE, JAMES LINGO, BROWN PARKERSON, FIELDING McDANIEL WILILAM MUNROE, WILLIAM C HODGES and THOMAS PARKS, being elected and sworn and said that the defendant has not paid the debt of $99.39 and damages of $5.39.Plaintiff to recover against the defendant his costs. (Source #2, p. 84)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday April 16, 1821
A deed of conveyance from JOHN McKINNEY to JOHN PORTER and REPS O. CHILDRESS, proven by JOHN FRAZIER and HUGH BELL and ordered to be certified. (Source #2, p. 88)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Tuesday April 17, 1821
THOMAS ROUNTREE vs J.H. BELL - Motion - The Sheriff is ordered to expose to sale one town lot No. 9 in Lynchburg, levied on as the property of J.H. BELL to satisty a judgement that THOMAS ROUNTREE recovered, J.H. BELLfor $78.26 3/4 and all costs before ANDREW W. WALKER, Esquire on 22 January 22, 1821.(Source #2, p. 91)
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DB B, p. 163 2nd August 1821
Deed from HALLET PEARCE formerly of Lincoln Co., TN to JAMES BELL of same place for 114 acres in Lincoln Co., TN on the head waters of Cane Creek, the waters of Elk River and joining WILLIAM CARRITHERS tract. Witnesses: JAMES BROOK, ENOCK RUST, JAMES SANDERS , and ABEL DUCKWORTH.Registered 5th November 1821.(Source #4, p. 58)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday October 15, 1821
JOSEPH BELL and THOMAS BELL appointed admrs of the estate of WILLIAM BELL, deceased, who gave bond of $20,000.00 with DAVID SMITH, JOHN DURLEY, and ABRAHAM SUMMERS, their securities qualified.(Source #2, p. 110)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday October 15, 1821
An inventory of the property of WILLIAM BELL, deceased, was returned to court which was ordered to be certified.(Source #2, p. 110)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday October 15, 1821
A deed of conveyance from JOHN DURLEY to JOSEPH BELL for 150 acres of land and ordered to be certified.(Source #2, p. 111)

Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday October 15, 1821
A Bill of Sale from THOMAS H. BELL to the heirs of WILLIAM BELL, deceased, for five negroes and ordered to be certified.(Source #2, p. 111)

Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday October 15, 1821
A Deed of Gift from RACHEL BELL to WILLIAM CRAWFORD and GEORGE CRAWFORD was proven in court by JOHN CRAWFORD and ROBERT MELEAR and ordered to be certified.(Source #2, p. 111)
(Rachel Sawyers Crawford, widow of William Crawford m William Bell, widower Sept 17, 1799 Augusta Co., VA - Source Chalkley's and Augusta Co., Marriage Records, Katherine Bushman Collection.William and Rachel were on Swan Creek, Lincoln Co., TN by 1812)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday October 22, 1821
Ordered by the court that JAMES CARITHERS, KINCHEON HOLCOM, ROBERT CUNNINGHAM, JOB H. BELL, JOHN WATSON, JAMES WILSON, JAMES McCORMACK, and MATHEW WILSON be a Jury of View to view and mark out a road leading the nearest and best way from MICAJAH McELROY'S PLANTATION AND TO INTERSECT THE Columbia Road at or near KINCHEON HOLCOM and make return to next court.(Source #2, p. 116)
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DB G, p. 307 - Division of Land, October Term 1821
The Commissioners have proceeded to divided the land of ANDREW EDMISTON deceased, between his heirs in the following manner, to wit, to THOMAS DOAK No. 1 containing 34 acres.To ROBERT EDMISTON No. 2 containing 27 acres and 106 poles and adjoining No. 1.To JOHN DAVIS No. 3 containing 27 acres and 106 poles and adjoining No. 2.To JOHN WILSON No. 4 containing 27 acres and 106 poles.To George GEORGE CUNNINGHAM No. 5 containing 25 acres and 52 poles.To SAMUEL BELL No. 6 containing 25 acres.To JOHN EDMISTON No. 7 containing 32 acres.This 24th October 1821.Commissioners: WILLIAM BOONE, WILIAM McELROY, and ARCHIBALD McELROY and ANDREW HANNAH.Reg: 23rd December 1825(Source #5, p. 112)
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DB G, p. 308 - Division of Land - Lincoln County, Tennessee October 1821
The Commissioners proceeded to divide the land of JOHN EDMISTON, deceased, amongst his heirs in the following manner, to wit, To GEORGE CUNNINGHAM No 1 containing 28 acres adjoing the original survey of 640 acres, and the bank of Elk River.To JOHN DAVISNo 2 containing 30 acres adjoiningNo. 1 and the bank of Elk River.To JOHN WILSON No. 3 containing 30 acres adjoining No. 2 and bank of Elk River. To THOMAS DOAK No. 4 containing 30 acres adjoining No. 3 on the bank of Elk River.To SAMUEL BELL No. 5 containing 28 acres adjoining No. 4 on the bank of Elk River.This 26th October 1821.Commissioners:WILLIAM BOONE, WILIAM McELROY, and ARCHIBALD McELROY and ANDREW HANNAH.Reg: 23rd December 1825.(Source #5, p. 113)
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Old Clerk's list for deed transactions
1822 John Durleyto JOSEPH BELL 150 acres (Source #3, p. 154)
1822 THOMAS BELL to WILLIAM BELL's HEIRS 9 1/2 acres (could this be 89 1/2? For Joel? (Source #3, p. 154)
1822 Rachel Bell to William Crawford 23 acres (Source #3, p. 154)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday January 28, 1822
The amount of sale of the property of WILLIAM BELL, deceased, was returned to court by his admrs and ordered to be certified.(Source #2, p. 130)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday April 22, 1822
ABSALEM BOSTICK, BOON WILSON, JONAS LEATHERMAN, ARON WELLS, THOMAS WILLIAMS, JOHN DIVEN, and WILLIAM DIVEN are appointed a Jury of View to view and turn the road leading from CuNningham Mill to leave the old at or near the corner of THOMAS H. BELL's field leaving his lots on the right on to intersect the old road at or near ABSALEM BOSTICK's and make return to next court.(Source #2, p. 144)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday April 22, 1822
It is ordered that WILLIAM MILLNER, ASA STREET, AMBROSE BARKER, ANDREW HANNAH,Shelton Creek; HUGH M. BLAKE GENERAL W.C. EDMISTON, WILLIAM EDMISTON, WILLIAM BEAVERS, THOMAS H. BELL, JOHN ENOCHS, HENRY KELSO, PHILIP KOONCE, JOHN PORTER, DAVED COWEN, DOILY GRIFFIS, RICHARD FLYNT, JONATHAN FLOYD, SAMUEL D. MILLIKIN, SAMUEL DOBBINS, OLIVER WILLIAMS, JOHN A. MOORE, THOMAS CLARK, REPS O. CHILDRESS, DAVID P. MUNROE, ANDREW W. WALKER and WILLIAM KENNONbe summoned as Jurors to next Circuit Court of this county on 3rd Monday September next.(Source #2, p. 145)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday July 15, 1822
The due execution of an Indenture of Bargain and Sale from WILLIAM CARITHERS to JAMES BELL for 31 acres of land, proven by ENOCK RUST and JAMES BROOKS and ordered to be certified.(Source #2, p. 147)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday July 15, 1822
The due execution of an Indenture of Bargain and Sale from WALTER BELL & THOMAS BELL to GIDEON PILLOW for 25 acres of land, proven by JOSEPH McMILLEN and JACOB WRIGHT and ordered to be certified.(Source #2, p. 149)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday April 21, 1823
JOHN H. BELL is appointed overseer of the road in place of AMOS HURLEY resigned and call on the usual hands.(Source #2, p. 190)
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DB G, p. 75 13th February 1824
JOHN M. BELL witnessed a deed, along with WILLAM F. MASON from ROBERT H. McEWEN & FRANCES PORTERFIELD to SAMUEL E. GILLILAND for a Town lot in Town of Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN known as Lot No. 48. Reg:9th August 1824.(Source #5, p. 78)
DB G, p. 438 19th April 1824
JNO. M. BELL witnessed a deed along with WILLIAM ELLISON        FROM GEORGE L. LEONARD of Lincoln Co., TN to WILLIAM R. WOODRUFF of same place for 110 acres in Lincoln Co., TN lying of waters of Cane Creek and adjoining PHILLIPS & CAMPBELL' land, and HENRY THOMAS' corner.Reg: 14th November 1826. (Source #5, p. 132)
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DB G, p. 100 1st June 1824
Bill of Sale - JOB H. BELL sold unto HENRY SWINEFORD a negro woman and her two children, the woman PEGGY and her two girl children JANE and ANN.PEGGY is 25 years old, the eldest child JANE 2.5 years old and second ANN fifteen days old.Wit: ROBERT H. McEWEN and SAMUEL E. GILLILAND.Reg: 23rd Oct 1824.(Source #5, p. 97)
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DB G, p. 220 24th June 1824
Deed from JOB H. BELL of Lincoln Co., TN to ROBERT CUNNINGHAM of same place for 160 acres of land in Lincoln County lying on Swan Creek and adjoining ROBERT THOMPSON's corner and JOHN WILSON's line, also by AARON WELLS' corner.Wit: ARON WELLS and A. BOSTICK.Reg: 20th July 1825.(Source #5, p. 99)
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DB G, p. 490 April 1825
SOLOMON H. BELL witnessed along with JOSIAH H. ROBINSON and MICHAEL ROBINSON a deed from WILLIAM LOCK of LC, TN to JOHN LOCK of same, 50 acres in LC, TN on the head waters of Cold Water Creek a south branch of Elk River and adjoining a 120 acre survey in the name of ROGER B. SAPPINGTON.Reg: 21st Feb 1827.(Source #5, p. 140)
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DB G, p. 316 4th November 1825
JOHN M. BELL witnessed along with J.W. BLAKE two promissory notes, both in the amount of $750.00 eachfrom URIAH BOBBETT to MASON & McEWEN coming due January 1st, 1827 and January 1st, 1828.Security to said WILLIAM MASON, the following property:horse, one grey mare, one iron grey filly, 3 cows and calves, 3 yearlings, 20 head of hogs, 4 feather beds and furniture, and several other items. Reg:14th February 1826.(Source #5, p. 114)
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DB G, p. 53521st March 1826
JNO. M. BELL witnessed along with JNO. C. GARNER a deed from BRICE M. GARNER of LC, TN to the heirs of EDWARD TEAL, deceased of the same place for 202 acres in LC, TN in two tracts on the waters of Dukes Creek a branch of Elk River and within the lines of a 5000 acre tract granted by the State to ANDREW PEDDYand JOSEPH COBB and adjoining FRANKLIN's corner on EDMISTON's line at the corner of the fence on the bluff of Elk River and containing 40 acres being what is now called OLD TEAL'sPLACE, the other tract containing 162 acres adjoining where EDMISTON's line crossed BROOK's.Land including the creek and mill and the race and improvements.Reg: 18th April 1827.(Source #5, p. 146)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Monday July 3, 1826
Ordered that THOMAS H. BELL be overseer of the public road from near his house on Swan Creek to WILLIAM ROBERTSON in the room of THOMAS WILLIAMS and call on the usual hands.

Ordered that the road leading from near THOMAS H. BELL's toward Giles County which was annulled at the last court be now established as one of the public roads of this county of third class.

Ordered that SAMUEL LEA be overseer of the public road from where THOMAS H. BELL quits working on it to the Giles County line and call on the usual hands. (Source #2, p. 228)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Saturday July 8, 1826
MATHEW WATSON vs JOB G. SELPH - The following persons returned, summoned by the Sheriff, as garnishees, to wit, STEPHEN C. CHITWOOD, TOBERT S. HULME, HOLMES H. HOPKINS, PETER ROSS, ALEXANDER McLINN, SOLOMON GULLETT, JOHN DAVIS, JOHN BOONE, SPENCER A. PUGH, JOHN P. McCONNELL, JOHN MEEK, EDWARD McBRIDE, JOHN MARR, THOMAS H. WILLIAMS, JAMES SMITH, WILLIAM SANSOM, REESE HOWELL, A.J. BLAKEMORE, ZACHARIAH ARNOLD, JAMES D. ALFORD, E.M. RINGO, JOHN GREER, ELLIOTT HICKMAN, THOMAS H. BELL, R.P. DOBBINS, ROBERT DICKSON, H. ROBERTSON, ISAAC HOLMAN, THOMAS SHAW, D. McMILLEN, WILLIAM NORRIS, DAVID BARCLAY, JESSE B. CLEMENTS, JOEL PINSON,andTHOMAS GAITHER whereupon came the plaintiff by his attorney and says he does not wish said garnishees to be examined in this cause but wishes them to be discharged from further attendance &c.They are discharged and the plaintiff pay the costs.(Source #2, p. 232-233)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Wednesday July 12, 1826
HOSIA GREGORY vs THOMAS H. BELL - (jurors) find in favor of the plaintiff of $30.00.(Source #2, p. 235)
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DB G, p. 707 11th September 1826
JOHN M. BELL along with WILLIAM F. MASON witnessed a deed from JOHN LAIN, SENR.of LC, TN to LEWIS LAIN &ISAAC LAIN of the same place for 176 acres in LC, TN adjoining the north east corner of a 298 acre tract in the name of JONATHAN GRAVES.Reg: 14th May 1828.(Source #5, p. 173)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes October 2, 1826
Ordered that JOSEPH McCRACKEN, Esquire, lay off and designate the hands to work on the road under JOHN TRIMBLE, AARON WELLS, THOMAS BELL, JAMES THORP,and SAMUEL LEA and make return to next court.(Source #2, p. 238)
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Lincoln County, TN Court Minutes Friday October 13, 1826
JOHN P. McCONNELL vs C.R. WITT and JACOB REESE - This day came the parties by their attorneys and a jury of men, to wit, JOHN BEATY, JOHN HEATH, A. McELROY, P.S. GEORGE, JOHN W. SMITH. J.M. BELL, JACOB MOYERS, JOHN TEAL, JOHN HUNT, ALEXANDER EDMISTON, JOSEPH PEN, and HENRY SMITH being elected and sworn and said that they find in favor of the defendants.Defendants to recover their costs.(Source #2, p. 253)
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DB G, p. 4986th December 1826
JOHN M. BELL witnessed along with WILLIAM F. MASON a deed from JOHN WILSON, SENR of LC, TN to JOHN C. TAYLOR of same for 109.5 acres in L, TN on the waters of Swan Creek and adjoining WILLIAM DEVIN's corner on REPS O. CHILDRESS' line. Reg: 22nd February 1827.(Source #5, p. 141)
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DB G, p. 420 9th December 1826
JOHN M. BELL witnessed along with C. SLATER, a deed from JOHN MAZE of Greenbriar Co., VA to WILLIAM F. MASON of Town of Fayetteville, for four town lots in Fayetteville and known as Lots No. 82, 83, 91, and 92.Reg: 11th September 1826.(Source #5, p. 129)
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1830 Tax List
Company:                     Names:       Deeded Land              Sch Land:       Situation
Capt B.W.D. Carty              SAM'L BELL       28                                   S. Side of Elk(Source #3, p. (not on 161) 162)
Capt Daniel T. Williams       WALTER BELL410                            Craighead Cr.(Source #3, p. 170)
Capt Talley                     JAMES BELL       145              50              Cane Creek (Source #3, p. 171)
Capt Pool                     JOEL BELL       89 1/2                            Not listed (Source #3, p. 174)
Captain Ruth                     JOHN H. BELLnot listed                            Swan Creek (Source #3, p. 180)
Capt D.H. Edminson              JOHN BELL       not listed                            Not listed (Source #3, p. 184)
Clerk's List                     FIELDING BELL        50              50              Swan Creek (Source #3, p. 202)
Clerk's List                     DAVID BELL       300                            (Guardian for Mary Edmiston)
                                                                             (Source #3, p. 202)
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DB G, p. 589 3rd February 1827
JNO. M. BELL along with THOMAS H. WILLIAMS witnessed a deed from HENRY LAZENBY & ELIAS LAZENBY of LC, TN to ELIJAH M. RINGO of same place for 58 acres in LC, TN lying on the waters of Elk River. Whereas the said HENRY and ELIAS LAZENBY executed a promissory note for $100.00 due on 1st of November next.Now the said HENRY and ELIAS LAZENBY has sold and conveyed to said ELIJAH M. RINGO a tract of land, it being part of the tract that EDMOND CHITWOOD conveyed to HENRY LAZENBY by deed on 9th November 1820.Said land adjoining JOHN YOUNT's land he purchased of DAVID REED and by THOMAS McGAUGH's corner he purchased of DAVID YOUNT.Reg: 15th November 1827.(Source #5, p. 155)
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DB G, p. 720 28th June 1827
Deed from ELIJAH WRIGHT of Lincoln County, Tennessee to GEORGE L. LEONARD of same place for about 30 acres of land in Lincoln County lying on the middle fork of Cane Creek, part of a tract of land granted to the heirs of GEORGE BELLand adjoining the said LEONARD now lives.Wit: C. BOYLESand ALLEN ELSTON. Reg: 16th May 1828.(Source #5, p. 175-176)
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DB G, p. 584 2nd July 1827
Deed from JOEL BELL of Lincoln County, Tennessee to HUGH GOLIGHTLY of Madison County, Alabama for 127 1/2 acres of land in Lincoln County lying on the west fork of COLD WATER CREEK a south branch of Elk River adjoining a tract of land conveyed by THOMAS JONES to DAVID JONES, and a tract of land granted to THOMAS BRIGHT and a corner of a tract of land conveyed to NOAH LOCK by said JOEL BELL, and a tract of land granted to JOHN HAYWOOD. Wit: JOHN CARITHERS, JAMES CARITHERS and ABRAHAM EDDINS. Reg: 15th October 1827.(Source #5, p. 154)
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DB H, p. 52 27th August 1827
Deed from THOMAS H. BELL of Lincoln County, Tennessee to WILLIAM B. BRIGHT of same place for 157 acres of land in Lincoln County lying on Swan Creek and adjoining JOHN McMULLIN's south east corner and a south boundary line of a tract granted to HENRY M. RUTLEDGE, and by AARON WELL's south boundary line.Wit:ABSALOM BOSTICK and JACOB WRIGHT, JUNR.Reg: 26th June 1828.
(Source #5, p. 186)
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DB H p. 398 2nd November 1827
Deed from ELIJAH WRIGHT of LCT sold unto THOMAS CHILES of Alabamaa tract of land lying LCT on the middle fork of Cane Creek adjoining G.L. LEONARD's north east corner.Said land containing 73 acres, being part of a survey made in the name of GEORGE BELL of North Carolina.This 2nd November 1927.Wit: JOEL YOWELL and GEORGE L. LEONARD.Reg:25th September 1829.(Source #5, p. 37)
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DB G, p. 625 26th November 1827
JOHN M. BELL along withJEFFERSON J. MEEK witnessed a deed from HENRY LAZENBY to ELIJAH M. RINGO, whereas on the 3rd of February 1827 HENRY LAZENBY together with his son ELIAS did by deed convey to said ELIJAH M. RINGO as trustee in order to secure the payment of a note given by said HENRY and ELIAS LAZENBY to WILLIAM F. MASON for 100.00 due 1st November 1827 a certain tract of land containing 58 acres in LC, TN on the waters of Elk River, it being the tract that EDMOND CHITWOOD conveyed to HENRY LAZENBY by deed dated 9th November 1820 and adjoining JOHN YOUNT's land purchased ofDAVID REED, and THOMAS McGAHA's purchase of McELROY.(Source #5, p. 161)
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DB H, p. 381 22nd January 1828
JOHN M. BELL and SAMUEL BARROW witnessed a Bill of Sale from WILLIAM F. MASON of LCT to WILLIAM STEPHENS a negro woman named SARAH aged 21 years and her male child HENRY aged 18 months.Reg: 21st September 1829.(Source #6 p. 33)
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DB H, p. 156 25th January 1828
Bill of Sale - ISAAC McCOWN (McKOWN) of Lincoln County, Tennessee sold to DAVID JONES of same place one bay mare with snipp on the face about 14 years old this spring and said mare being now with foal which is included and also one other deer colt with balze on the face and about one year old this spring.This 25th January 1828.Wit: JOHN W. STREET and JOEL BELL.Reg: 17th October 1828.(Source #5, p. 201)
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DB H, p. 84 21st April 1828
JNO. M. BELL along with THOMAS H. FINNEY witnessed a deed from ARCHIBALD McELROY to WILLIAM F. MASON for 353 acres of land in Lincoln County, Tennessee lying on Elk River and on the south side of elk River, it being a part one half of the tract of land that MICAJAH McELROY purchased of BRICE. M. GARNER and GEORGE COALTER and adjoining on the division line between WILLIAM and ARCHIBALD McELROY on the point of a ridge or bluff in the fourth line mentioned in MICAJAH McELROY'sdeed.Also one other tract of land lying on the south side of Elk River below Fayetteville and adjoining WILLIAM EDMISTON's 2440 acre survey and the beginning corner ofMICAJAH McELROY's 200 acre tract.Reg: 14th August 1828.(Source #5, p. 190)
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DB H, p. 208 14th August 1828
JOHN M. BELL along with WILLIAM F. MASON witnessed a deed from HENRY LAZENBY of LCT to THOMAS McGAUGH of same place for 58 acres in LCT on the waters of Elk River, it being the tract that EDWARD CHITWOOD        conveyed to HENRY LAZENBY by deed dated 9th November 1820 and adjoining the north east corner of tract that JOHN YOUNT purchased of DAVID READ and by a corner of said THOMAS McGAUGH of the tract he purchased of JOHN YOUNT and a corner of THOMAS McGAUGH'stract he purchased of EDWARD CHITWOOD and by a 100 acre tract said THOMAS McGAUGH purchased of McELROY.Reg: 5th January 1829.(Source #6, p. 2)
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DB H, p. 344 25th September 1828
Deed in Trust - SAMUEL S. HOLDING of LCT to WILLIAM F. MASON of same place.SAMUEL S. HOLDING has this day executed to WILLAM F. MASON of the Town of Fayetteville, TN, a promissory note for three hundred and forty six dollars and forty four cents due on 1st January next.Now the said SAMUEL S. HOLDING for the consideration of one dollar paid by the said JOHN M. BELL a certain lot of ground being in the Two of Fayetteville and known as lot No. 14, originally belonged to JOSEPH McMILLINand joining SOLOMON GULLETT's line and on the north by an alley, upon which is situated a canonet maker ship and brick office.Wit: JEFFERSON J. MEEK and S. MASON.Reg: 31st August 1829. (Source #6, p. 27)
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DB H, p. 219 29th October 1828
JOHN M. BELL along with WILLIAM P. MARTIN witnessed a Bill of Sale from BENJAMIN CLEMENTS of LCT to BENJAMIN W.D. CARTY of same for a negro woman slave named PATSEY aged about 14 years and her future increase and also her child named HENRIETTA about 12 months old.Reg: 9th February 1829.(Source #6, p. 4)
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DB H, p. 305 29th December 1828
Deed from HUGH GOLIGHTLY of Maddison County, Alabama to RACHEL HOSCH of Lincoln County, Tennessee for 127 acres of land in Lincoln County lying on the west fork of Cold Water Creek the south branch of Elk River adjoining the south west corner of the land conveyed by THOMAS JONES to DAVID JONES, and a 106 acre tract granted to THOMAS BRIGHT of which this is a part, and by a tract of land conveyed to NOAH LOCK by JOEL BELL, and by a 100 acre tract granted to JOHN HAYWOOD.Wit: GEORGE McCOWN and STEPHEN COLEMAN.Reg: 13th May 1829.(Source #6, p. 19)
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DB H, p. 572 18th January 1830
Deed from ANDREW A. KINCANNON, Sheriff of Lincoln County, Tennessee to JOEL BELL of same place.Said ANDREW A KINCANNON by order issued from the County Court on 9th August 1828 in favor of MARY LOCK against the heirs of NOAH LOCK, deceased, did sell to said JOEL BELL a tract of land in Lincoln County lying on the waters of the west fork of Cold Water Creek a south branch of Elk river adjoining the north west corner of a 106 acre tract granted to THOMAS BRIGHT of which this is a part, to the line of a 100 acre tract granted to THOMAS JONES of which this is also a part.Land containing 98 1/2 acres, and is part of two tracts, one granted to THOMAS BRIGHT for 106 acres and the other granted to THOMAS JONES for 100 acres.Wit: HUGH PARKINSON and URBAN E. MEEK.Reg: 3rd June 1830.(Source #6, p. 66)
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1830 Lincoln Co., TN Federal Census
3539BELL, JOB H.100020/10100F=0 A=2 C=0 M=0 Sl=5 FC=0
3549BELL, THOMAS H.001201/10200F=0 A=10 C=0 M=0 Sl=15 FC=0
(Census records)

Note: The following are found in the 1830 Williamson Co., TN Federal Census
Job H. Bell
Nathaniel Bell
Jefferson Bell
Robert Bell
Benjamin Bell
David Bell
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DB I, p. 516 8th December 1832
JOHN H.T. BELL along with ANDREW WOOD witnessed a deed from EDMOND OGLETREE of LCT to HILLIARD PETTY of Franklin Co., TN for 100 acres of land in LCT adjoining at the foot of Cumberland Mtn., being JOHN GORDON's south west corner of his occupant claim as assignee of WINDHAM, which said tract was originally granted to WILLIAM P. ANDERSON        BY Patent No., 15450 on 18th June 1822, and deed by said ANDERSON to said OGLETREE on 6th June 1823.Reg: (no date).(Source #6, p. 158)
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DB I, p. 517 8th December 1832
JOHN H.T. BELL along with ANDREW WOODS witnessed a deed from EDMOND OGLETREE of LCT to HILLIARD PETTY of Franklin Co., TN for 20 acres of land in LCT, the same beinga part of a tract of land containing 640 acres in the name of JOHN GORDON and divided amongst the heirs of JOHN GORDON agreeable to an order made at October Term of Lincoln County Court, and known in said division as No. 2 and adjoining the south east corner of No. 1.Reg: 27th May 1833.(Source #6, p. 159)
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DB I, p. 517 8th December 1832
JOHN H.T. BELL along with ANDREW WOOD witnessed from EDMOND OGLETREE of LCT to HILLIARD PETTY of Franklin Co., TN for a tract of land in LCT on the waters of Flynt River and being a part of a lot No. 3 in said division and lying in the east end of No. 3 and containing 18 acres and adjoining the north boundary of Lot No. 6.Reg: 28th May 1833.(Source #6, p. 159)
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DB I, p. 518 8th December 1832
JOHN H.T. BELL along with ANDREW WOOD witnessed from EDMOND OGLETREE of LCT to HILLIARD PETTY of Franklin Co., TN for 100 acres of land in LCT adjoining at the foot of Cumberland Mtn., being JOHN GORDON's south west corner of his occupant claim as assignee of WINDHAM, which said tract was originally granted to WILLIAM P. ANDERSON        BY Patent No., 15450 on 18th June 1822, and deed by said ANDERSON to said OGLETREE on 6th June 1823.Reg: (no date).(Source #6, p. 158)
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DB I, p. ??? 13 April 1833 (page numbers missing for records pp 441-496, so falls somewhere in here)
ADAM BELL along withR. LEWIS witnessed a deed from JOHN RHODES of LCT to JAMES McGOWAN of same place for 40 acres in LCT on west of Bradshaw Creek adjoining THOMAS HARWELL's tract, and with said McCOWAN's land and where now live on, and containing 120 acres.Reg: 7th may 1833.(Source #6, p. 153)
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DB I, p, 503 13th April 1833
ADAM BELL along with RO. LEWIS witnessed a deed from JOHN RHODES of LCT to WILLIS S. McLAURENCE of Giles County TN, for 80 acres in LCT on the west side of Bradshaw Creek adjoining the south west corner of THOMAS HARWELL's tract of land.Reg: 11th May 1833.(Source #6, p. 155)
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DB I, p, 521 13th April 1833
Deed of Trust - BetweenWILLIAM BELL of Lincoln County, Tennessee and WILLIAM B. WRIGHT of same place for the following property, to wit, one feather bed and furniture, two bedsteads, one spider, one small pot, one walnut chest, two bench plains, six augers, three chisels, one pot rack, one bay mare, one mans saddle, all deeded property now in the possession of the said BELL.Wit: JOHN H. BELL and SAMUEL BELL.Reg: (no date).(Source #6, p. 160)
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DB I, p. 522 24th May 1833
Deed of Trust - Between WILLIAM and POLLY BELL of Lincoln County, Tennessee and THOMAS P. SUMMERS of same place for the following property, viz, one sorrel filley, twelve sheep, twenty head of stock hogs, one cow, one bull, one yearling, one large pot and two small pots, one weaving loom, two beds bedsteads and furniture and other items mentioned, all said property now in the possession of said POLLY BELL.Wit: A. SUMMERS and WILLIAM G. SUMMERS.Reg: 3rd June 1833.(Source #6, p. 160)
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DB I, p. 640
Lincoln County, Tennessee - I, THOMAS CHILES of LCT, sold to E.A. LOYD & JAMES A YOWELL a tract of land in LCT on the middle fork of Cane Creek adjoining G. L. LENARD's north east corner.Said land being a part of a survey made n the name of GEORGE BELL of North Carolina supposed to contain 72 acres.Wit: A.J. BLAKEMORE and JOEL YOWELL.Reg: 21st November 1833.(Source #6, p. 180)
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Guardian and Settlement Records, Lincoln Co., TN
p. 187 March 18, 1844 - JAMES BELL gdn for Donald M. McDonald. Wm McKenzie was guardian.(Srce #3, p.26)
p. 258 Mar 18, 1845 - JAMES BELL guardian for Donald McDonald.(Source #3, p. 33)
p. 309 Mar 18, 1846 - JAMES BELL guardian for Donald McDonald(Source #3, p .38)
p. 19 March 18, 1847 - JAMES BELL guardian for Donald McDonald(Source #3, p. 46)
p. 85 March 18, 1848 - JAMES BELL guardian for Donald McDonald(Source #3, p. 52)
p. 185 March 18, 1849 - JAMES BELL guardian for Donald McDonald(Source #3, p. 62)
p. 252 March 18, 1850JAMES BELL guardian for Donald McDonald (Source #3, p. 68 - note listed in index as p. 66, but no Bell notes on that page, only on p. 68 which is not listed in the index)
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Settlement of Administrators and Executors 1847-1855
p. 141 Jul 19, 1849
THOMAS W. BELLadministrator of James Damron.James W. Damron, J.L. Damron, William Damron and Joseph Damron.Jeptha V. Hartin in right of his wife Sarah, and James W. Davis in right of his wife Hannah.(Source #3, p. 99)

p. 156Dec 1, 1849
THOMAS W. BELL administrator of John Damron.William, John, James L. and Joseph Damron.(Source #3, p. 100)
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Goodspeed's History of Lincoln Co., TN
DOUTHAT, BURKE, NOBLETT, BELL

Robert S. and David G. DOUTHAT, boot and shoe manufacturers, of Fayetteville, Tenn., are the sons of John H. and Margaret (BURKE) DOUTHAT.The father is of Scotch-Irish origin, and was born in 1816, in Fincastle, Va., and when a youth began learning the blacksmith's trade, which he mastered, and at which he worked for over fifteen years.He then began manufacturing wagons and plows, but for the past twenty-five years has been engaged in manufacturing boots and shoes.The mother is of German descent, and was born in Virginia in 1818.Eleven children blessed their union, ten of whom are living.Robert was born in 1844, and at the age of nine years began learning the shoe-maker's trade.In 1867 he left the paternal roof, and came to Fayetteville, where he continued working at his trade.October
27, 1867, he wedded Mary Ann NOBLETT, who was born in Tennessee, in 1844. In 1872 Robert and his brother, William B.*, established a boot and shoe shop in Fayetteville, continuing until 1884, when David G. was taken into
partnership.In 1873 William was elected postmaster of the city, and his brothers, Robert and David, became sole proprietors.They are good workmen, and have been fairly successful in their business.They are stanch Republicans in politics, Robert casting his first presidential vote for U. S. Grant and David for R. B. Hayes.David was born in Virginia, in 1853 and, like his brother, learned the shoe-maker's trade, and left home when quite young, coming to Fayetteville.In August, 1875, he married Susan D. BELL, daughter of James H. BELL.Mrs. DOUTHAT was born in 1855, and has borne four children:Robert H., John F., Margaret and David G. (Source #15)
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1) First County Court Minutes of Lincoln County, Tennessee Vol I by Helen C. and Timothy R. Marsh.
2) First County Court Minutes of Lincoln County, Tennessee Vol II by Helen C. and Timothy R. Marsh.
3) Early Unpublished Court Records of Lincoln County, Tennessee by Helen C. and Timothy R. Marsh.
(Front of Book - The records appearing in this publication were taken from the files of the Marsh Collection, as originally transcribed in 1969-72, from miscellaneous loose court records discovered in the rock cellar under the old courthouse in Fayetteville, TN.  As the specific location of the original records are not now known to us, and wishing to preserve these records for future  generations, we present them in this publication.)
4) Land Deed Genealogy of Lincoln County Tennessee 1809-1818 Vol I by Helen C. and Timothy R. Marsh
5) Land Deed Genealogy of Lincoln County Tennessee 1818-1828 Vol II by Helen C. and Timothy R. Marsh
6) Land Deed Genealogy of Lincoln County Tennessee 1818-1828 Vol III by Helen C. and Timothy R. Marsh
7) 1820, 1830 Federal Census for Lincoln Co., TN
8) 1840 Federal Census for Tippah Co., MS
9) 1841,1843 State Census for Tippah Co., MS
10)War of 1812 Bounty Land Warrant Application of Joel Bell.
11)Other Bell researchers - Loretta Hamler, Bobby Reider, Darrell Reider, Sara Titsworth (James W. Bell and LaCurtis Jerome Bell), Gladys Armstrong, Lovey Smitham Rhodes, Katherine Bushman Collection - Bell Folders at VA State Library in Staunton, Augusta Co., TX
12) Chalkley's Chronicles
13) 1850, 1860 Federal Census for Rusk Co., TX
14) Cemetery Records and Marriage Records, Nacogdoches Co., TX and Rusk Co., TX
15)Goodspeed's History of Lincoln county, TN (ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tn/lincoln/biography/good001b.txt)
16)Ancestry.com War of 1812 list
17)Ancestry.com census images