## Narrative Summary of the Obituary John Baker Bell Sr., 85, died on 3 Mar 1918 in Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina. Born in Nov 1832 in Halifax County, North Carolina, he was married twice and left his second wife and eight children from both marriages. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Rev. M. Y. Self conducted the funeral service for John Baker Bell Sr. on 3 Mar 1918. No further details about the funeral or burial were provided in the obituary. ## Transcript John Baker Bell Sr NOV 1832 - 4 MAR 1918 BAKER BELL DIED YESTERDAY Mr. Baker Bell, who has been in delicate health for some time, being eighty-five years of age, died yesterday afternoon [3 March 1918], Rev. M. Y. Self conducting the service. The deceased was married twice and leaves his second wife and four children by that marriage and four by his previous marriage, the children living in different parts of the south. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: NOV 1832 - Halifax County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 4 MAR 1918 - Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John Baker Bell Sr | |---------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 85 years | | Birth | NOV 1832; Halifax County, North Carolina, USA | | Death | 3 March 1918; Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | John Baker Bell Sr | Decedent | Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA | | Unnamed | Second wife | Unknown | | Unnamed | Child from second marriage | Different parts of the south | | Unnamed | Child from second marriage | Different parts of the south | | Unnamed | Child from second marriage | Different parts of the south | | Unnamed | Child from second marriage | Different parts of the south | | Unnamed | Child from first marriage | Different parts of the south | | Unnamed | Child from first marriage | Different parts of the south | | Unnamed | Child from first marriage | Different parts of the south | | Unnamed | Child from first marriage | Different parts of the south | | Rev. M. Y. Self | Officiant | Unknown | ## Publication Details | Publication Date | Newspaper Name | Location | |--------------------|------------------|----------| | 4 March 1918 | Unknown | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information John Baker Bell Sr. had been in delicate health for some time before his death. He was married twice and had a total of eight children from both marriages. The children were living in different parts of the south at the time of his death. ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary John Baker Bell Sr., 85, died on 4 Mar 1918 in Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina. He was born in Nov 1832 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was married twice and left his second wife and eight children from both marriages. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Rev. M. Y. Self conducted the service on 3 Mar 1918. Burial took place on 5 Mar 1918 in Baptist Cemetery at Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina. ## Transcript John Baker Bell Sr NOV 1832 - 4 MAR 1918 BAKER BELL DIED YESTERDAY Mr. Baker Bell, who has been in delicate health for some time, being eighty five years of age, died yesterday afternoon [3 MAR 1918], Rev. M. Y. Self conducting the service. The deceased was married twice and leaves his second wife and four children by that marriage and four by his previous marriage, the children living in different parts of the south. [Burial was on 5 MAR 1918 in Baptist Cemetery at Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina according to death certificate.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: NOV 1832 - Halifax County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 4 MAR 1918 - Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA] ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John Baker Bell Sr | |---------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 85 years | | Birth | NOV 1832; Halifax County, North Carolina, USA | | Death | 4 MAR 1918; Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | John Baker Bell Sr | Decedent | Scotland Neck, Halifax County, North Carolina | | Unnamed | Second wife | Unknown | | Unnamed | Four children from second marriage | Different parts of the south | | Unnamed | Four children from first marriage | Different parts of the south | | Rev. M. Y. Self | Officiant | Unknown | ## Publication Details | Publication Date | Newspaper Name | Location | |--------------------|------------------|----------| | 5 MAR 1918 | Unknown | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information The decedent was 85 years old at the time of death. He had been in delicate health for some time before his passing. The obituary mentions that he was married twice and had a total of eight children from both marriages. The children were living in different parts of the south at the time of his death.