Flora Bell1

#12883, (1863 - 1936)
FatherJohn Bell1 (c 1826 - 1897)
MotherCatharine McKinnon2,1 (1834 - 1929)
RelationshipGranddaughter of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen's children & grandchildren
Angus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants

Life Events

BirthFlora Bell was born on 9 Jan 1863 in Ontario.2
 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusFlora appeared on the 1871 Census of Saugeen, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 8, born in Ontario, and attended school.3 
(with Parents) 1881 CensusFlorah appeared on the 1881 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. She was 18 and born in Ontario.4 
Research Note Siblings Angus, Duncan, and Flora Bell were enumerated twice in the 1891 census, on 23 April in Ontario and on 25 May in Manitoba. It could be that they moved during that time or it could be that their parents had their names recorded as part of the family even though they were living in Manitoba. 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusShe appeared on the 1891 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with her parents. Flora was 28, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and religion Presbyterian.5 
1891 CensusAngus, Flora, and Duncan Bell appeared on the 1891 Census of Arthur, Manitoba, enumerated 25 May 1891. They lived in a four room log house. Angus (30) was the head of household, a farmer employing one hand. Flora (26) was noted to be his sister. Duncan (32) was listed as a separate head of household, also a Farmer. They were all born in Ontario, had parents born in Scotland, and were Presbyterian.6 
(Witness) Marriage Flora Bell witnessed the marriage of her brother Duncan Bell and Annie McNish on 30 Dec 1891 in Sourisford, Manitoba.7 
(with Mother) 1901 CensusFlora appeared on the 1901 Census of Saugeen, Bruce West, Ontario in the household of her widowed mother Catharine. She was 37, single, and born 9 January 1863 in rural Ontario.2 
(Sibling) 1911 CensusFlora appeared on the 1911 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario, as a sister in the household of Alexander Bell. She was 47, single, and born in January 1862 in Ontario.8 
Photograph9
Catherine (Kate) McKinnon Bell & daughter Flora
1921 CensusFlora appeared on the 1921 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario, at Lot 16 Concession 5. She was 57, single, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland. Also in the household were her unmarried brothers Alexander (63) and Archibald (53), who farmed, and her mother Catherine (87). They spoke Gaelic as well as English and were Presbyterian.10 
Note.After their parents died, Sandy, Flora, and Archie managed the farm. The farm was sold in 1927.9 
DeathFlora died on 10 Dec 1936 in Port Elgin, Bruce County, Ontario.
Details from the certificate: Flora Bell, age 73 years 11 months 1 day, single, born in Ontario on Jan 9, 1863, housewife, lived in Port Elgin for 6 years, father John Bell, mother Catherine McKinnon, both born in Scotland. The informant was her brother A K Bell of Port Elgin.1 
Last Edited3 Sep 2017

Citations

  1. Ontario Death Registration. Flora Bell, #010100-36.
  2. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce W (50), Saugeen (h-2), page 1, line 30.
  3. 1871 Census for Ontario, Canada "Bruce North 28, Bruce B-2, Page 8 (photocopy from Library & Archives Canada)."
  4. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Saugeen (c-2), Page 12.
  5. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Saugeen Township (g), page 58.
  6. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Selkirk (1), subdistrict Arthur, Page 22.
  7. Manitoba Marriage Registration. Duncan Bell & Annie McNish, Municipality of Arthur, 1891, #11.
  8. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, 38 Saugeen, page 1.
  9. The Bruce Township Historical Society, Bruce Township Tales and Trails from early days to 1983 (Ontario: The Bruce Township Historical Society, 1997), FHL fiche #6087691, page 185.
  10. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North, SD 36, Page 1.