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John Bell

Birth	:	25 Feb 1767 Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Death	:	29 Mar 1831 West New Annan, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	New Annan Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.6337900, -63.3609400
Inscription	:	In memory of / John BELL / a native of Dumfrieshire / emigrated to Nova Scotia in 1806 / was the first settler in New Annan in 1812 /and for many years a respected Elder in the Presbyterian Church / Died Mar. 29, 1831 / Aged
Description	:	New Annan's first known Scottish settler, John Bell, came to stay with Wellwood Waugh in Tatamagouche in 1806. Six years later, Bell built his own home seven miles south of the town on the banks of the French River, just outside the DesBarres Grant. Like many early settlers, he left Scotland to escape the high rents of Scottish landlords, and here, he and his family could begin a new life; free from the rent levied by DesBarres. Bell worked hard to clear the fields and prepare the land to support his family of nine. Shortly after building the house, the land... Read More	New Annan's first known Scottish settler, John Bell, came to stay with Wellwood Waugh in Tatamagouche in 1806. Six years later, Bell built his own home seven miles south of the town on the banks of the French River, just outside the DesBarres Grant. Like many early settlers, he left Scotland to escape the high rents of Scottish landlords, and here, he and his family could begin a new life; free from the rent levied by DesBarres. Bell worked hard to clear the fields and prepare the land to support his family of nine. Shortly after building the house, the land was cleared and crops were planted. The principal crop, potatoes, was supplemented with salmon from the river and caribou and deer from the forest. They also planted oats and wheat. It was in 1817 that Bell and his sons built the first grist mill in New Annan. It was very small, grinding only six to seven bushels a day, but served the small community's needs.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is John Bell's memorial?
John Bell's memorial is located at: New Annan Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan, Colchester County, Canada.
When did John Bell death?
John Bell death on 29 Mar 1831 in West New Annan, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the John Bell's memorial?
Latitude: 45.6337900
Longitude: -63.3609400

Family Members:

Spouse

Ann Irvine Bell

(1764 - 1847)

Children

Janet Bell Johnston

(1807 - 1849)

Robert Bell

(1810 - 1857)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. New Annan Bell Gift Cemetery
West New Annan, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6337900, -63.3609400

2. Langille Gift Cemetery
Central New Annan, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6357630, -63.3098690

3. Clark Cemetery
Millbrook, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6939697, -63.3492088

4. Tatamagouche Mountain Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6236300, -63.2726700

5. Lake Road Cemetery
Lake Road, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6842700, -63.4263900

6. Sunny Brae Cemetery
Oliver, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6941300, -63.3145700

7. The Four Oaks Cemetery
West Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6890300, -63.4520500

8. Lockerby Memorial Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7040672, -63.2772789

9. Tatamagouche Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7129500, -63.2947000

10. Balfron Cemetery
Balfron, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6636800, -63.2290700

11. The Falls Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6398000, -63.2223300

12. Millard Gift-Mattatall cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7153473, -63.2815361

13. Tattrie's Oak Rest Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7004980, -63.2541690

14. Union Church Cemetery
Malagash, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7393705, -63.3741902

15. Union Church Cemetery
West Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7427400, -63.3725400

16. Barrachois Cemetery
Barrachois, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7241900, -63.2659600

17. Bayview Cemetery
Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7166595, -63.2330513

18. McNab's Hill Cemetery
Malagash, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7625600, -63.3576500

19. United Baptist
Wentworth, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6471893, -63.5502902

20. Wentworth Cemetery
Wentworth Centre, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6677884, -63.5530933

21. Monument Hill Cemetery
Wallace Grant, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7553080, -63.4671590

22. Malagash United Church Cemetery
Malagash, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7792100, -63.2933600

23. Forest Hills Cemetery
Denmark, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7012640, -63.1542210

24. Stevens Family Cemetery
Lower Wentworth, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7082600, -63.5671600