Mecosta County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bell, William Axford May 27, 1936
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Big Rapids Pioneer 27 May 1936
Big Rapids Pioneer Wed. May 27, 1936:
W.A. BELL, 84, PASSES TODAY
"Had Been Resident for More than 65 Years in County"
W.A. Bell, 84, a resident of Big Rapids and vicinity for more than 65 years, 
died early today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Allan Edgerly who lives on 
the home farm near Morley.

Mr. Bell was born June 30, 1852, in Ontario, Canada.  He came to Michigan when 
a boy of 19 with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bell who were among the 
early pioneer of Michigan.

On July 6, 1874 he was united in marriage with Edna Josephine Groom and the 
couple lived on a farm near Morley until recent years.  For a few years after 
their retirement from the farm they lived on Clark street in this city.

Mr. Bell is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Allan Edgerly, on the 
home farm, and Mrs. M.E. (Melvin) Saltzman of this city, and two sons, Ray 
Bell and Clarence Bell of Morley.

Funeral services will be held from the farm home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock 
and the body will be brought to this city for interment in Highland View 
cemetery.  

Additional Comments:
Son of John A. Bell & Catherine Margaret (Johnson) Bell.  Husband of Edna 
Josephine Groom.  

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