Bell & Brothers

American, c. 1860–c. 1895

LocationSan Antonio, Texas, United States

BiographyMark Zalesky: the BELL family of jewelers and silversmiths moved to San Antonio from Knoxville, TN in late 1851, establishing the firm of J.G. & D. Bell, which became Bell & Bro's about 1860. Head of the business was father Samuel BELL (1798, PA - 1882 San Antonio), wife Eliza Carr BELL (1799 England - 1858 San Antonio), sons Edward C. BELL (1825-?CA), James BELL (1827-1828 TN), David BELL (1830-?San Antonio), James G. BELL (1832 - 1867?, CA), Powhattan BELL (1836-?, San Antonio), Jessup M. BELL (1837-?San Antonio) and Feterman BELL (1843-? San Antonio); daughters, Elizabeth Carr BELL LUTTRELL (early 1820's -?TN), Anna Maria BELL (1835-?TN), and Margaret L. BELL NEWTON (1839-? San Antonio).

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