Portrait and Biographical Record of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, Michigan
Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago 1893
Part 21
Darwin G. Bell
Darwin G. Bell, an extensive land owner of Muskegon County, and a resident of Casenovia, was born in Rossie, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., February 20, 1845, being a son of David and Lucy A. (Blodgett) Bell His grandfather, David Bell, was born and reared in Vermont, and in early manhood was united in marriage with Miss Chloe, daughter of Asa Carpenter, and niece of Gov. Benjamin Carpenter. They became the parents of ten children, of whom two sons, David and Emer, and seven daughters attained to maturity. In politics, Grandfather Bell adhered to the principles advocated by the Whig party. He followed farming pursuits until his death, which occurred in Jefferson County, N. Y.
David Bell, the father of our subject, was born in Vermont July 28, 1806, and was but one year old when his parents located in Rutland, N. Y. In his youth be gained a thorough knowledge of agricultural pursuits, which be followed in his native State. In 1851 he came to Michigan and settled in Hillsdale County, whence, three yearn later, be removed to Casenovia Township, Muskegon County. He purchased one hundred and sixty acres of heavily timbered land on sections 20 and 29, but was not permitted to enjoy the rich fruition of his labors in witnessing its development into one of the finest farms in the county, for he was removed by death February 25, 1855. As did his father, he identified himself with the Whig party.
The mother of our subject was born in Franklin County, Mass., in the village of Heath, April 17, 1812. She still survives, being the wife of John Brown. Her parents, Samuel and Susanna C. (Whipple) Blodgett, were natives of Massachusetts, the father having been born near Lexington. In 1828 be removed to New York, and followed farming operations in Jefferson County until his death, at the age of seventy-four years In religious matters, he was a Free-Will Baptist. He was twice married and by his first union had twelve children, five sons and seven daughters. His second marriage was childless. He was a son of Timothy Blodgett, a resident of Massachusetts and of English descent, who served in the Revolutionary War.
In the parental family there were nine children who attained to mature years, three having died in childhood. Those who reached manhood and womanhood were: Goodloe H., a resident of Battle Creek; Helen M., who married and is now deceased; Ambrose D., of Mississippi, who enlisted in the Third Michigan Infantry, and served for four years and four months; Emer A., who served in the Third Michigan Infantry, and was killed in the second battle of Bull Run; Chauncey, who served in the Third Michigan Infantry in the Commissary Department, and now lives in Mississippi; Darwin G., of this sketch; Annette, who is married and lives in Missaukee County; Mrs. Emma J. Jackson; and Inez, Mrs. Seaman, who is deceased.
Our subject acquired his education in the High School at Battle Creek and at Battle Creek College. He taught four terms of school in Fremont and Chester Townships, and at the age of twenty-four years he went to Big Rapids, where he received the appointment of Surveyor of Mecosta County. He also engaged in the real-estate and insurance business there, and for two years served as City Engineer. For eighteen years he has made his home in Casenovia, with the progress of which his name is inseparably associated. He served as County Surveyor for one term, and for fourteen years has been surveyor for the Western Michigan Lumber Company.
The real-estate interests of Mr. Bell are extensive and remunerative. He is the owner of twenty acres on section 29, forty acres on section 20, and forty acres on section 21, Casenovia Township; he owns an interest in four hundred and eighty acres in Moorland Township, being the sole owner of one hundred and forty acres; he is also the owner of a one-half interest in five hundred and forty acres. In addition, be has valuable property in the village of Casenovia. Politically, he is a Republican, and socially is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
In May, 1875, Mr. Bell was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Northrop, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, and is a daughter of William H. and Sarah (Tompkins) Northrop, natives respectively of Steuben County, N. Y., and Seneca County, Ohio. Mr. Northrop is s farmer by occupation, and during the late war enlisted in the Third Ohio Infantry. In 1868 he came to Muskegon County, Mich., where be still resides. His wife died in May, 1890, at the age of sixty-one. They were the parents of four sons and one daughter. The grandfather of Mrs. Bell was Eben Northrop, who lived and died in Steuben County. Our subject and his wife are
the parents of four children: Claude V., Clyde C., Fay and Cora M.
Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago 1893
Part 21
Darwin G. Bell
Darwin G. Bell, an extensive land owner of Muskegon County, and a resident of Casenovia, was born in Rossie, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., February 20, 1845, being a son of David and Lucy A. (Blodgett) Bell His grandfather, David Bell, was born and reared in Vermont, and in early manhood was united in marriage with Miss Chloe, daughter of Asa Carpenter, and niece of Gov. Benjamin Carpenter. They became the parents of ten children, of whom two sons, David and Emer, and seven daughters attained to maturity. In politics, Grandfather Bell adhered to the principles advocated by the Whig party. He followed farming pursuits until his death, which occurred in Jefferson County, N. Y.
David Bell, the father of our subject, was born in Vermont July 28, 1806, and was but one year old when his parents located in Rutland, N. Y. In his youth be gained a thorough knowledge of agricultural pursuits, which be followed in his native State. In 1851 he came to Michigan and settled in Hillsdale County, whence, three yearn later, be removed to Casenovia Township, Muskegon County. He purchased one hundred and sixty acres of heavily timbered land on sections 20 and 29, but was not permitted to enjoy the rich fruition of his labors in witnessing its development into one of the finest farms in the county, for he was removed by death February 25, 1855. As did his father, he identified himself with the Whig party.
The mother of our subject was born in Franklin County, Mass., in the village of Heath, April 17, 1812. She still survives, being the wife of John Brown. Her parents, Samuel and Susanna C. (Whipple) Blodgett, were natives of Massachusetts, the father having been born near Lexington. In 1828 be removed to New York, and followed farming operations in Jefferson County until his death, at the age of seventy-four years In religious matters, he was a Free-Will Baptist. He was twice married and by his first union had twelve children, five sons and seven daughters. His second marriage was childless. He was a son of Timothy Blodgett, a resident of Massachusetts and of English descent, who served in the Revolutionary War.
In the parental family there were nine children who attained to mature years, three having died in childhood. Those who reached manhood and womanhood were: Goodloe H., a resident of Battle Creek; Helen M., who married and is now deceased; Ambrose D., of Mississippi, who enlisted in the Third Michigan Infantry, and served for four years and four months; Emer A., who served in the Third Michigan Infantry, and was killed in the second battle of Bull Run; Chauncey, who served in the Third Michigan Infantry in the Commissary Department, and now lives in Mississippi; Darwin G., of this sketch; Annette, who is married and lives in Missaukee County; Mrs. Emma J. Jackson; and Inez, Mrs. Seaman, who is deceased.
Our subject acquired his education in the High School at Battle Creek and at Battle Creek College. He taught four terms of school in Fremont and Chester Townships, and at the age of twenty-four years he went to Big Rapids, where he received the appointment of Surveyor of Mecosta County. He also engaged in the real-estate and insurance business there, and for two years served as City Engineer. For eighteen years he has made his home in Casenovia, with the progress of which his name is inseparably associated. He served as County Surveyor for one term, and for fourteen years has been surveyor for the Western Michigan Lumber Company.
The real-estate interests of Mr. Bell are extensive and remunerative. He is the owner of twenty acres on section 29, forty acres on section 20, and forty acres on section 21, Casenovia Township; he owns an interest in four hundred and eighty acres in Moorland Township, being the sole owner of one hundred and forty acres; he is also the owner of a one-half interest in five hundred and forty acres. In addition, be has valuable property in the village of Casenovia. Politically, he is a Republican, and socially is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
In May, 1875, Mr. Bell was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Northrop, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, and is a daughter of William H. and Sarah (Tompkins) Northrop, natives respectively of Steuben County, N. Y., and Seneca County, Ohio. Mr. Northrop is s farmer by occupation, and during the late war enlisted in the Third Ohio Infantry. In 1868 he came to Muskegon County, Mich., where be still resides. His wife died in May, 1890, at the age of sixty-one. They were the parents of four sons and one daughter. The grandfather of Mrs. Bell was Eben Northrop, who lived and died in Steuben County. Our subject and his wife are
the parents of four children: Claude V., Clyde C., Fay and Cora M.
Portrait and Biographical Record of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, Michigan
Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago 1893
Part 21
Darwin G. Bell
Darwin G. Bell, an extensive land owner of Muskegon County, and a resident of Casenovia, was born in Rossie, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., February 20, 1845, being a son of David and Lucy A. (Blodgett) Bell His grandfather, David Bell, was born and reared in Vermont, and in early manhood was united in marriage with Miss Chloe, daughter of Asa Carpenter, and niece of Gov. Benjamin Carpenter. They became the parents of ten children, of whom two sons, David and Emer, and seven daughters attained to maturity. In politics, Grandfather Bell adhered to the principles advocated by the Whig party. He followed farming pursuits until his death, which occurred in Jefferson County, N. Y.
David Bell, the father of our subject, was born in Vermont July 28, 1806, and was but one year old when his parents located in Rutland, N. Y. In his youth be gained a thorough knowledge of agricultural pursuits, which be followed in his native State. In 1851 he came to Michigan and settled in Hillsdale County, whence, three yearn later, be removed to Casenovia Township, Muskegon County. He purchased one hundred and sixty acres of heavily timbered land on sections 20 and 29, but was not permitted to enjoy the rich fruition of his labors in witnessing its development into one of the finest farms in the county, for he was removed by death February 25, 1855. As did his father, he identified himself with the Whig party.
The mother of our subject was born in Franklin County, Mass., in the village of Heath, April 17, 1812. She still survives, being the wife of John Brown. Her parents, Samuel and Susanna C. (Whipple) Blodgett, were natives of Massachusetts, the father having been born near Lexington. In 1828 be removed to New York, and followed farming operations in Jefferson County until his death, at the age of seventy-four years In religious matters, he was a Free-Will Baptist. He was twice married and by his first union had twelve children, five sons and seven daughters. His second marriage was childless. He was a son of Timothy Blodgett, a resident of Massachusetts and of English descent, who served in the Revolutionary War.
In the parental family there were nine children who attained to mature years, three having died in childhood. Those who reached manhood and womanhood were: Goodloe H., a resident of Battle Creek; Helen M., who married and is now deceased; Ambrose D., of Mississippi, who enlisted in the Third Michigan Infantry, and served for four years and four months; Emer A., who served in the Third Michigan Infantry, and was killed in the second battle of Bull Run; Chauncey, who served in the Third Michigan Infantry in the Commissary Department, and now lives in Mississippi; Darwin G., of this sketch; Annette, who is married and lives in Missaukee County; Mrs. Emma J. Jackson; and Inez, Mrs. Seaman, who is deceased.
Our subject acquired his education in the High School at Battle Creek and at Battle Creek College. He taught four terms of school in Fremont and Chester Townships, and at the age of twenty-four years he went to Big Rapids, where he received the appointment of Surveyor of Mecosta County. He also engaged in the real-estate and insurance business there, and for two years served as City Engineer. For eighteen years he has made his home in Casenovia, with the progress of which his name is inseparably associated. He served as County Surveyor for one term, and for fourteen years has been surveyor for the Western Michigan Lumber Company.
The real-estate interests of Mr. Bell are extensive and remunerative. He is the owner of twenty acres on section 29, forty acres on section 20, and forty acres on section 21, Casenovia Township; he owns an interest in four hundred and eighty acres in Moorland Township, being the sole owner of one hundred and forty acres; he is also the owner of a one-half interest in five hundred and forty acres. In addition, be has valuable property in the village of Casenovia. Politically, he is a Republican, and socially is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
In May, 1875, Mr. Bell was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Northrop, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, and is a daughter of William H. and Sarah (Tompkins) Northrop, natives respectively of Steuben County, N. Y., and Seneca County, Ohio. Mr. Northrop is s farmer by occupation, and during the late war enlisted in the Third Ohio Infantry. In 1868 he came to Muskegon County, Mich., where be still resides. His wife died in May, 1890, at the age of sixty-one. They were the parents of four sons and one daughter. The grandfather of Mrs. Bell was Eben Northrop, who lived and died in Steuben County. Our subject and his wife are
the parents of four children: Claude V., Clyde C., Fay and Cora M.
Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago 1893
Part 21
Darwin G. Bell
Darwin G. Bell, an extensive land owner of Muskegon County, and a resident of Casenovia, was born in Rossie, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., February 20, 1845, being a son of David and Lucy A. (Blodgett) Bell His grandfather, David Bell, was born and reared in Vermont, and in early manhood was united in marriage with Miss Chloe, daughter of Asa Carpenter, and niece of Gov. Benjamin Carpenter. They became the parents of ten children, of whom two sons, David and Emer, and seven daughters attained to maturity. In politics, Grandfather Bell adhered to the principles advocated by the Whig party. He followed farming pursuits until his death, which occurred in Jefferson County, N. Y.
David Bell, the father of our subject, was born in Vermont July 28, 1806, and was but one year old when his parents located in Rutland, N. Y. In his youth be gained a thorough knowledge of agricultural pursuits, which be followed in his native State. In 1851 he came to Michigan and settled in Hillsdale County, whence, three yearn later, be removed to Casenovia Township, Muskegon County. He purchased one hundred and sixty acres of heavily timbered land on sections 20 and 29, but was not permitted to enjoy the rich fruition of his labors in witnessing its development into one of the finest farms in the county, for he was removed by death February 25, 1855. As did his father, he identified himself with the Whig party.
The mother of our subject was born in Franklin County, Mass., in the village of Heath, April 17, 1812. She still survives, being the wife of John Brown. Her parents, Samuel and Susanna C. (Whipple) Blodgett, were natives of Massachusetts, the father having been born near Lexington. In 1828 be removed to New York, and followed farming operations in Jefferson County until his death, at the age of seventy-four years In religious matters, he was a Free-Will Baptist. He was twice married and by his first union had twelve children, five sons and seven daughters. His second marriage was childless. He was a son of Timothy Blodgett, a resident of Massachusetts and of English descent, who served in the Revolutionary War.
In the parental family there were nine children who attained to mature years, three having died in childhood. Those who reached manhood and womanhood were: Goodloe H., a resident of Battle Creek; Helen M., who married and is now deceased; Ambrose D., of Mississippi, who enlisted in the Third Michigan Infantry, and served for four years and four months; Emer A., who served in the Third Michigan Infantry, and was killed in the second battle of Bull Run; Chauncey, who served in the Third Michigan Infantry in the Commissary Department, and now lives in Mississippi; Darwin G., of this sketch; Annette, who is married and lives in Missaukee County; Mrs. Emma J. Jackson; and Inez, Mrs. Seaman, who is deceased.
Our subject acquired his education in the High School at Battle Creek and at Battle Creek College. He taught four terms of school in Fremont and Chester Townships, and at the age of twenty-four years he went to Big Rapids, where he received the appointment of Surveyor of Mecosta County. He also engaged in the real-estate and insurance business there, and for two years served as City Engineer. For eighteen years he has made his home in Casenovia, with the progress of which his name is inseparably associated. He served as County Surveyor for one term, and for fourteen years has been surveyor for the Western Michigan Lumber Company.
The real-estate interests of Mr. Bell are extensive and remunerative. He is the owner of twenty acres on section 29, forty acres on section 20, and forty acres on section 21, Casenovia Township; he owns an interest in four hundred and eighty acres in Moorland Township, being the sole owner of one hundred and forty acres; he is also the owner of a one-half interest in five hundred and forty acres. In addition, be has valuable property in the village of Casenovia. Politically, he is a Republican, and socially is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
In May, 1875, Mr. Bell was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Northrop, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, and is a daughter of William H. and Sarah (Tompkins) Northrop, natives respectively of Steuben County, N. Y., and Seneca County, Ohio. Mr. Northrop is s farmer by occupation, and during the late war enlisted in the Third Ohio Infantry. In 1868 he came to Muskegon County, Mich., where be still resides. His wife died in May, 1890, at the age of sixty-one. They were the parents of four sons and one daughter. The grandfather of Mrs. Bell was Eben Northrop, who lived and died in Steuben County. Our subject and his wife are
the parents of four children: Claude V., Clyde C., Fay and Cora M.
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