Duncan Bell1

#12880, (1857 - 1914)
FatherJohn Bell1 (c 1826 - 1897)
MotherCatharine McKinnon1 (1834 - 1929)
RelationshipGrandson of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen's children & grandchildren
Angus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants

Children of Duncan Bell and Annie McNish
  • John Percival Bell12 (1893 - 1895)
  • William Alexander Bell13 (1895 - )
  • Grace Naomi Bell+ 14 (1898 - 1967)
  • John Clifford Bell15 (1900 - )
  • Francis James Bell16 (1903 - 1975)
  • Frederick Duncan Bell17 (1905 - )

Life Events

BirthDuncan Bell was born in Dec 1857 in Ontario.2
 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusDuncan appeared on the 1861 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 5 years old and born in Canada.3 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusDuncan appeared on the 1871 Census of Saugeen, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 14, born in Ontario, and attended school.4 
(with Parents) 1881 CensusHe appeared on the 1881 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 24, born in Ontario, and a farmer.1 
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 CensusHe appeared on the 1891 Census of Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. Duncan was 32, 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 
Research Note According to the book "Roots & Branches of Saugeen," Duncan married and made his home removed from Saugeen.7 
MarriageHe married Annie McNish on 30 Dec 1891 in Sourisford, Manitoba.
Details from the registration: Duncan Bell, age 34, residence Sourisford, birthplace Saugeen Bruce County, bachelor, Farmer, Presbyterian, parents John Bell & Catherine McKinnon;
Annie McNish, 24, Sourisford, birthplace Caven Durham County, Spinster, Presbyterian, parents James McNish & Ann Coulter;
They were married at Sourisford by James Gilchrist of Lyleton and the witnesses were Archibald McKinnon of F Lyleton and [his sister] Flora Bell of Sourisford.8 
1901 CensusDuncan and Annie J Bell appeared on the 1901 Census of Manitoba. Duncan was 44, born Dec 5, 1856 in Ontario, Scotch origin, and a Farmer. Annie J was 33, born Nov 1, 1867 in Ontario. Their children were William A (5), Grace N (3), John C (born in 1900). They were Presbyterian.9 
1906 CensusDuncan and Annie appeared on the 1906 Census of Souris, Manitoba, at Section 21 Township 1 Range 27 W1, enumerated 24 Jun 1906. Duncan was 49, born in Ontario. Annie was 38, born in Ontario. Their children were William A (10), Grace A (8), Clifford (5), Frank (3), and Fred (1). Also with them was Arthur Collins (22, servant). The Bells had 10 horses, 7 milk cows, 13 horned cattle, and a hog.
In the next household was Archie McKinnon and family [probably the witness to Duncan and Annie's marriage].
The nearest Post Office was at Coulter.10 
1911 CensusDuncan and Annie appeared on the 1911 Census of Manitoba, at Township 1 Range 27 W1. Duncan was the enumerator for this subdistrict of the census.
Duncan was 53, born Dec 1857 in Ontario, and was a farmer working on his own accord. He had $2000 worth of life insurance. Annie was 43, born Nov 1867 in Ontario. Their children were Willie Alex (15), Grace N (13), John Clifford (10), Frank (7), and Freddie (5). The family was of Scotch origin and Presbyterian. The four eldest children attended school.2 
DeathDuncan died on 24 Dec 1914 in Manitoba.11
 
Last Edited8 Jul 2018

Citations

  1. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce North (177), Saugeen (c-2), Page 12.
  2. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Souris, subdistrict 11, page 1.
  3. 1861 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Canada West, Bruce County, Saugeen Township (3), Page 12.
  4. 1871 Census for Ontario, Canada "Bruce North 28, Bruce B-2, Page 8 (photocopy from Library & Archives Canada)."
  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. Saugeen History Hunters, compiler, Roots and branches of Saugeen, 1854-1984 : a history of Saugeen Township (Flesherton, Ontario: Saugeen History Hunters, 1984), John Bell family, page 185.
  8. Manitoba Marriage Registration. Duncan Bell & Annie McNish, Municipality of Arthur, 1891, #11.
  9. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Brandon (6), Arthur (A-2), page 1.
  10. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Souris District, Subdistrict 9, Page 9.
  11. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Duncan Bell death, age 58, Municipality of Arthur, #1914-140099.
  12. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. John Percival Bell, mother's maiden name Annie McNish, Municipality of Arthur, #1894-006122.
  13. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. William Alexander Bell, mother's maiden name Annie McNish, Municipality of Arthur, #1895-005172.
  14. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Grace Bell, mother's maiden name Ann Jane McNish, Municipality of Arthur, #1898-007681.
  15. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. John Clifford Bell, mother's maiden name Annie McNish, Municipality of Arthur, #1900-003701.
  16. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Francis James Bell, mother's maiden name Ann Jane McNish, Municipality of Arthur, #1903-001647.
  17. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Frederick Duncan Bell, mother's maiden name Annie Jane McNish, Municipality of Arthur, #1905-006407.