Hyram Morgan Bell (abt. 1888 - 1934)

Born about 1 Jun 1888 in Hockley, Harris, Texas, United States

Died 30 Aug 1934 at about age 46 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States

Biography

Hyram Bell is a part of US Black heritage.

This profile is part of the Bell Name Study.

Hyram Bell was born about June 1, 1888 in Hockley, Harris, Texas, United States. Son of John Bell & Christine Smith.

In the 1900 census Hirom (age 18), Farmer, was the single son of John Bell in Hockley, Harris, Texas.^[1]

Hyram served in the U.S. Navy from 1902 to 1910.^[2]

Hyram (age 27), child of John H Bell & Christina Smith, married Florence M Walker on 26 June 1908 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States.^[3]

In the 1910 census Hiram (age 28), Sailor, was a married fireman serving on the USS Indiana, US Navy, Military and Naval Forces, United States.^[4]

In the 1930 census Hiram (age 48), Laborer, was the married head of household at 4028 Lyons Ave, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. With wife Lillie, brother Aaron.^[5]

Hyram died on August 30, 1934 in Houston, Harris, aged about 46.^[6][7]

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Hockley, Harris, Texas; Roll: 1642; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0101
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #43561981 (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Hirom Bell (18), single son, Farmer, in household of John Bell (40) in Hockley, Harris, Texas. Born in Texas, USA.
2. ↑ Military: "U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985"
   National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2375 #385209 (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Name: Hiram Morgan Bell; Service Number: 1851151; Service Branch: US Navy; Company: 1st Cl; Enlistment Date: 25 Oct 1902; Discharge Date: 24 Oct 1910; Death Date: 30 Aug 1934; Cemetery Location: Hockley, Texas, USA.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915"
   New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2511 #4427901 (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Hyram M Bell (27) marriage to Florence M Walker on 26 Jun 1908 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.
4. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Uss Indiana, US Navy, Military and Naval Forces; Roll: T624_1784; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1375797
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #32180847 (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Hiram M Bell (28), married fireman, Sailor, in household of Peter Bell (20) in Uss Indiana, US Navy, Military and Naval Forces, USA. Born in Texas.
5. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 0214; FHL microfilm: 2342078
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #63337721 (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Hiram Bell (48), married, Laborer, head of household at 4028 Lyons Ave, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. Born in Texas.
6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #254123020 (accessed 18 December 2023)
   Memorial page for Hyram Bell (1 Jun 1888-30 Aug 1934), citing Bragg Family Cemetery, Hockley, Harris County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Annette Stone-Kerr (contributor 48477351).
7. ↑ Death: "Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982"
   Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2272 #21692369 (accessed 27 April 2024)
   Hyram Bell death 30 Aug 1934 (born 1 Jun 1888), son of John Bell & Christine Smith, in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.