Susan Bell

Notes:

Abner Morgan wrote in 1946 about the descendants of Rueben and Dorcus MORGAN, and stated: "Sallie (MORGAN): I do not know much about her and have never contacted any of her offsprings, however I do know she married Enoch Bell and that around 1890 they lived in Kissimee, Florida." It appears that he may have been correct about the marriage of Sally Morgan to a BELL, but possibly mistaken about her husbands first name.

There was a John Bell that was a head of household in Madison County, Florida Territory in 1840. His household consisted of 1 male between the ages of 40-50, one female between 20-30, two children between the ages of 5-10 (a boy and a girl), and three children under the age of 5, one boy and two girls.

In Lowndes County, the only Bell indexed as a head of household in 1840 was Duncan BELL. In Decatur County, there were BELL household headed by a John S. BELL, but this was for a single male between the ages of 50 and 60.

I was unable to locate the family of Enoch and Sarah Bell in Georgia or Florida for any census index from 1850 through 1900.



(Research):

Census Listings:

1850 Federal Census
Lowndes County, Georgia
361-361
Sarah BELL 33 F NC
Mary J BELL 16 F Ga
John BELL 14 M Ga*
Elizabeth BELL 13 F Ga
Newton BELL 12 M Ga
Nancy BELL 9 F Ga
Susan BELL 7 F Ga
Daniel BELL 6 M Ga
Enoch BELL 4 M Ga

*John Bell was born ca. 1836 in Georgia, and he died on Jan 19 1863 in Columbus, Ohio. John, Jr died while incarcerated at Camp Chase, Union Prision, Columbus, Ohio

It appears that Sarah "Sallie" remarried a Mr. Edwards and moved onto Florida. However, it appears she may have once again been widowed. This appears to the be same family below, despite a slight discrepency in ages

1860 Census Madison County, Florida

616-616
Sally EDWARDS 45 F No Carolina (born ca 1815)
Elizabeth BELL 20 F Domestic Labor Ga
Jackson BELL 22 M Day Labor Ga <--Newton?
Enoch BELL 17 M Day Labor Ga
Daniel BELL 14 M Ga
Bathaney BELL 12 M? Ga

John married Sallie Morgan. Sallie (daughter of Rueben Morgan and Dorcus Newton) was born about 1817 in North Carolina; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Abner Morgan wrote, "I do not know much about her (Sallie) and have never contacted any of her offsprings, however I do know she married Enoch Bell and that around 1890 they lived in Kissimee, Florida."

There were several intermarriages between the BELL and MORGAN family. Sallie's brother, Duncan, was married to Elizabeth Bell, and her father, Rueben, married the widow of Joseph Williams, Perthenia Bell. However, a family headed by Enoch and/or Sallie Bell has not been located in any census index from 1850 through 1880. Nor is it known where Sallie fit in the birth order of the children in her parent's family. If she were among their firstborn children, the year of her birth could have fallen around 1794. If she were their youngest child, she may have been born as late as 1817 or 1818.

Darrel Bell, the Florida GenWeb Project Coordinator, lists a Sarah UNKNOWN as the widow of John Bell, and a daughter-in-law of Hezekiah and Martha (Baggett) Bell. Perhaps Abner Morgan recalled Sallie's last name of Bell correctly, but was mistaken about the first name of her husband. It appears that she actually married John BELL.

The John BELL family is listed on the 1840 Federal Census for Madison County, Florida.

It appears John died prior to the 1850 Lowndes County, Georgia, census. Lowndes County, Georgia borders Madison County, Florida. His widow lived just two household's away from Nancy (Morgan) WILSON, a sister to Sallie.

361-361 Sarah BELL 33 F NC Mary J BELL 16 F Ga John BELL 14 M Ga <---Named for his father. Sallie also had a brother by this name. Elizabeth BELL 13 F Ga Newton BELL 12 M Ga <----Newton is the Maiden Name of Sallie Morgan's mother Nancy BELL 9 F Ga <---Sallie Morgan had a sister by this name Susan BELL 7 F Ga Daniel BELL 6 M Ga <---Sallie Morgan had a brother by this name Enoch BELL 4 M Ga <---Sallie Morgan had a brother by this name

According to Darrel Bell, Sarah "Sallie" married second Christopher Edwards, and they relocated to present day Seminole County, Florida. It appears she was again widowed. This appears to the be same family at the time of the 1860 census, despite a slight difference in the expected ages

1860 Census Madison County, Florida 616-616 Sally EDWARDS 45 F No Carolina (born ca 1815) Elizabeth BELL 20 F Domestic Labor Ga Jackson BELL 22 M Day Labor Ga <--Newton? Enoch BELL 17 M Day Labor Ga Daniel BELL 14 M Ga Bathaney BELL 12 M? Ga

It is also possible, but less likely. that instead of being her parent's youngest child, Sallie might also have been born shortly after their marriage (ca. 1794 to 1799). If this were the case, then perhaps it may have been Duncan Bell that she married, as she would have been close in age and proximity to Duncan who was born in 1795.

The widowed Duncan Bell was living in Madison County, Florida in 1850. He was the father of Abraham, Martha, Patrick, Duncan, Lydia and Enoch BELL. He was born in North Carolina, with his children being born in Georgia. His oldest son, George, was living next door with the family of Glisson WILLIAMS. Glisson is the son of Perthenia Bell Williams Morgan, by her first husband.

Notes:

Don Seller's shows Hezekiah as serving in the Revolutionary War in North Carolina circa 1781. Jerome Tew also notes that Hezekiah was a Revolutionary soldier for a period of around 3 months. Tew also notes that Hezekiah and Martha had about five children. He is said to be the son of George Bell.

Hezekiah married Martha Baggett on 10 Dec 1778 in Duplin County, North Carolina. Martha was born about 1760 in Duplin County, North Carolina; died about 1836 in Decatur County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to be the daughter of Abraham Baggett of Northampton County, NC.

(Research):Duplin County, NC - Revolutionary War Military Services, Surnames A-D

BAGGETT, Abraham, Private, Drummer on NC Line.
Soldier was the born about 1725 in Northampton Co. NC to Nicholas and
Mary Baggett. Soldier was paid 5.8 pounds for his service. Soldier
married Elizabeth __ in Bertie and moved to Duplin Co. NC about 1770.
One daughter Martha Baggett is identified and she married Hezekiah
Bell. RS John Baggett, born about 1765 in thought to be his son.
Soldier died c1785 and wife Elizabeth is listed in the 1790 Census for
Sampson Co. NC. It is possible that the soldier listed was Abraham
Baggett Jr. Silas Baggett who moved to AL is also listed as a son of
Abraham Baggett.


Source:

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Notes:

The letter transcribed below was written by Abner E. Morgan in October, 1946. It was supplied to me in an email from Jeanie Trimble of Thonostosassa, Florida. She in turn received it from Janie Blanton. Jeanie noted that although Abner referred to his great-grandfather as being named "Isaac Morgan", all other sources she found seemed to point to his name as actually being Reuben. This contradiction has not been explained. Perhaps both names were his given names, or perhaps Abner was confusing Rueben Morgan's first name with that of Rueben's father-in-law, Isaac Newton, also of Duplin County.

"This information reference to my great grandfather Isaac Morgan came to me from my father Frances Cornelius "Neal" Morgan as handed down from father to son from around the year 1800 to date.

Isaac Morgan. Born in Ireland, date unknown, emigrated to the United States in or about the year 1800. Settled on a farm in North Carolina. Moved to South Carolina by wagon about 1828, where he farmed for two years.

He moved again to South Georgia in 1830, and settled in Brooks County and I am reliably informed that the old home site is now inside of corporate limits of Quitman, GA. His family consisted of three daughters and seven sons ranging in ages from small to grown up. One of Isaac's sons John, a married son, died while they lived in South Carolina, leaving a son named Malachi or Mae. Another son, Daniel by name took over and recorded Mae-thus-great granddad reached Georgia with three daughters and six sons and a grandson.

Daughters: Dorcus, Sally, Nancy

--Dorcus: Married Edmond Blanton son of David Blanton & Nancy Goff. (B.C. Blanton, a direct descendant. My father and B.C. Blantons father being first cousins).

--Nancy: Married a Wilson of whom the late John T. Wilson of Shady Grove was a direct descendant. My father and the Wilsons (Enoch Wilson) were also cousins.

--Sallie: I do not know much about her and have never contacted any of her offsprings, however I do know she married Enoch Bell and that around 1890 they lived in Kissimee, Florida.

Sons: Joe, John, Daniel, Duncan, Reuben, Isaac and Enoch Morgan.

--Enoch Morgan was my grandfather who married Martha Ann Williams in Georgia, his wife being the sister of a Baptist preacher, of Georgia, but later of Lee, Madison County, Fla. The said preacher being the grandfather of the late W. O. Williams of Perry, Fla.

To this marriage were born 4 sons and 5 daughters, my father being born in Georgia in 1842. In 1846, my granddad Enoch Morgan and J. Pasco's grandad, Isaac, moved to Florida. Isaac settling on part of the place now owned by E.J. Rowell at Iddo and Enoch Morgan settled on the Old Greenville Road (later called the Old Salt Road) some three miles north of old Shady Grove in Taylor County. At this location my fathers three brothers grew up.

War. At the opening of the war, father's two brothers Joe and John entered the Southern Army and were immediately sent to Virginia, never to return. Joe died in battle and John of disease.

Later my father, and (his) younger brother Math, volunteered for service in the U.S. Army (Union). My father was shot and carried a Confederate bullet in his breast to his death in 1905. On returning from service, my father bought a homestead claim to a 160 acre tract of government land from one Wright Hendry. This land being just North of Shady Grove but in Taylor County. On this tract he built a log house. Then he married my mother, Lucy Alice Lugenia McFail. To this marriage was 4 sons and 2 daughters born. Ollen, Asberry, Abner (that's me), Ella, Joe and Margarett.

Margarett being only nine days old at my mothers death in 09/19/1882. Ollen and Ella died I think in 1892, and Asberry died last year in 1945, leaving myself and Margarett.

Back to Georgia. I have already told what became of my Granddad Enoch sisters and will tell you about the sons.

--John died in South Carolina.

--Enoch and Isaac came to Florida as stated above.

--THE OTHERS INCLUDING MAE, MOVED TO MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, JASPER COUNTY, TEXAS EITHER IN 1849 OR 1852. MY FATHER KEPT IN CONSTANT TOUCH WITH THEM UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1905. IN 1913 THROUGH THE POSTMASTER I GOT IN TOUCH WITH MAE IN ERIN, TEXAS AND HAD A LETTER FROM HIM, AND GOT ANOTHER LETTER IN 1914. HE WAS 86 THEN AND NEVER ANSWERED AGAIN. (Emphasis added).

Back to Neal my Father. As stated above there were 4 sons and 2 daughters. Ollen born in 1872 and died in 1893 and buried at Mt. Enow Church near Plant City, Florida. Asberry born 03/18/1875 died 1945 in Pahokee, buried Homestead. Abner, (I was) born 70 years ago to day 10/17/1946 and (am) happy to know that time is near for my final journey. Ella b. 1875 d. 1893. Joe b. 1880 Margarett b. 1882.

May, this is the entire letter. Hope you can use this. Thanks again, and yes I'll get with you later on our history of John Bunion Blanton and his Civil War File. I'd love to read this."

Carolyn Lockhart recounts a similar story: "There were five brothers to come into Jasper County. Duncan first, Daniel, Malachi (Note: Actually a nephew), James and William (Note: Also probably nephews). John Morgan died in Georgia." Carolyn further indicated that Ruben Morgan could be found on the 1779 Iredell County, North Carolina census with 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45 and himself. In 1790, he was in Franklin County, North Carolina where he can be found with 4 females and 1 male 0-16. In 1800, he was in Sampson County, North Carolina, listed with 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, and 1 female 16-26. (Note: Not verified that the 1779 and 1790 census listings are for the same Ruben Morgan).

The information on the Morgan Family was compiled from information that was generously shared with by Jeannie Trimble of Florida, Kenneth Morgan and Nan Kittell of Jasper, Carolyn Lockhart of Nederland, Jo Ann Gartig of Nacogdoches and others.

Several researchers show Rueben Morgan as the son of a Theophilus Morgan, however Jeanie Trimble thinks this unlikely. Bonnie Smith shows him as the son of William Morgan and Rebeckah Mills of Bladen and Guilford, North Carolina. I have not seen any documentation of this either.

(Research):1820 Sampson County, North Carolina Census

Mathis' 312: Morgan Reuben 21 1 3 0 1 2 1 2 0 0

Lee's 298: Morgan Henry 20 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0

(Relationship of Henry not known)

1830 Decatur County, Georgia Census

Ruebin Morgan Sr Males 1-1-0-2-0-0-0-1 Females 0-0-2-0-0-0-1

1840 Lowndes County, Georgia Census

Rubin Morgan

Three Males, one between 5-10, one between 10-15 and 1 between 60-70

One Female between the ages of 50-60

Immediately following his listing is one for the household of Enoch Morgan, his son.

Rueben married Dorcus Newton on 25 Nov 1793 in Duplin County, North Carolina. Dorcus (daughter of Isaac Newton and Jemima Chambers) was born before 1773 in Duplin County, North Carolina; died on 3 May 1824 in Duplin County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bonnie Smith's research indicates that Dorcas Newton, Mrs. R. Morgan, was burried in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, North Carolina, Section G, Lot 20, Ch. Lot 12.

Notes:

Married:
According to "MARRIAGE BONDS OF DUPLIN COUNTY, NC 1749-1868" by Cora Bass (Southern Historical Press: 1959) Rhuben MORGAN and Darcas NEWTON were married on 25 November 1793 by David WILLIAM, with Wm. DICKSON, CC as witness.

A few years later, on 2 Feb 1796, Samuel MORGAN and Elizabeth TONANS were married with Wm. WILKINSON officiating, and Wm. DICKSON, CC as witness. The relationship between Rueben and Samuel is unknown.

Notes:

ltbskater@aol.com emailed that Isaac and Jemima had at least 11 children: Sarah (born 20 Oct 1757), Phoebe, Elizabeth, Mary, Dorcas, Miriam, Jemima, Enoch, Isaac, Esther (born 11 Oct 1779 in New Hanover m James Bland in 1801 in New Hanover NC, died 17 Sept 1854 in Duplin, NC), and Nancy Ann.

The Will of Isaac Newton was abstracted by William L. (Bill) Murphy in GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS DUPLIN COUNTY WILLS 1730-1860 (Duplin County Historical Society, Rose Hill, NC, 1982; p. 125).

390. NEWTON, ISAAC (CR.035.801.9/a-358) 19 Nov 1798-Jan Term 1799 sons ENOCH & ISAAC all my Lands Devided as followeth Beginning at the run of the Swamp he now lives on Crossing through the part of the plantation call'd the long field to the Back line All below this line to be ENOCH's and all above to be ISAAC's; son ISAAC Negroe Grace and her first child that shal live to be one Month to ENOCH, the second child that shall live to be one Month old to my dau. ESHER And her third Child that shall live to be one Month old to my dau. Ann; dau. ESTHER one feather Bed and firneture; son ENOCH one Mare Colt; all the hogs and Sheep to be equally divided between ENOCH and ISAAC, ENOCH to have one third of my stock of Cattle and ISAAC have the other two thirds of the Cattle and the mare and young horse; all my household furniture Equally devided among my four youngest children [not named]; plantation tools Equally devided between my sons ENOCH and ISAAC; And as for those of My Children that have married I leave to them the following sums and no more Except my Blessing SARAH ALDERMAN Five Shillings, PHEBE HERRING (sic) five shillings, MARY WILLIAMS five shillings, ELIZABETH BONEY five shillings, DORCAS MORGAN five shillings, the heirs of my two daus. Deceased MIRIAM JAMES and JEMIMA WILSON five Shillings each; wife JEMIMA my house plantation and all the above mentioned Estate during her widowhood. extrs: Aaron WILLIAMS, Enoch NEWTON wit: David ALDERMAN, Daniel ALDERMAN, Thomas (his mark) LANEAR Signed: Isaac (his mark) NEWTON

Complete Will

In the name of God Amen - I Isaac Newton of the County of Duplin Calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men over to die, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament, that is to say, First of all 2 constitute and ordain Aaron Williams and Enoch Newton Executors of this my last will and Testament and as touching my world Estate. 2 give and despose of the same in the following form and manner first 2 give and bequath unto my two sons, Enoch and Isaac Newton's all my land divided as followeth Beginning at a Black Gum and maple at the run of the swamp he now lives on running then S 17 wt 100 poles Crossing through the part of the plantation call'd the long filed to a stake thence S. 10 R out to the Back line all below the line to be Enoch Newtons and all above to be Isaac Newtons, and should either of these my sons died without a lawful begoten heir then and all that case all there my land to fall erst and remain to the other son that do still survive. In the next place 2 give and bequeth unto my son Isaac Newton my Negroe girl called Grace and that her first child that shall live to be one month old be may son Enoch Newton. And that her second child that shall live to be one month old be my daughter Esher Newtons. And that her third child that shall live to be one month old be my Daughter Ann Newtons. I also give and bequath to my Daughter Ann Newton our feather bed and furniture. I also give to my son Enoch Newton our mare colt and all the hogs and sheep to be equally equally divided between Enoch Newton and Isaac Newton-and that Enoch Newton have one third of my stock of Cattle and Isaac Newton have the other two thirds of the cattle and that the mare and young horse be my son Isaac Newton. And that all my house hold furniture be Equally divided among by four youngest children and that all my plantation tools be Equally divided between my two sons Enoch and Isaac Newton and as for those of my children that have married I leave to them the following sums and no more Except my Blessings. To sarah ALDERMAN, Five shillings. To Phebe HERRING TINE five shillings. To Elizabeth RONEY five shillings. To Dorcas MORGAN five shillings. To the heirs of my two daughters Decasd, Miriam JAMES and Jemima WILSON, five shillings each, that is five shillings to the heirs of Mariam and five shillings to the heirs of Jemima. Excepting and reserving unto my beloved wife Jemima Newton my house plantation and all of the above mentioned Estate during her widowhood. In witness whereof 2 have hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of November One Thousand Severn Hundred and ninety Eight. Signed Sealed published and pronounced by the said Isaac Newton his last will and testament in the presents of us who in his prents and in presents of Each other have hereunto subscribed our names:

David Alderman, Daniel Alderman, Thomas (his mark) Lanear
Isaac (his mark) Newton (seal)

State of Carolina
Duplin County
January Term 1799
There was the within will proved in open court the dec form of Law by the Oath of Daniel Alderman and Thomas Lanier two of the Subscribing witnesses thereto and at the same time Aaron Williams and Enoch Newton the Executors names in the said will came before the court and Qualified as such according to teh Law Ordered that letters issued accordingly,.
Test Wm. Dickson C.C.

Isaac married Jemima Chambers. Jemima was born before 1737; died after 1798. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mel Morris has her date of birth as 1757. If he is correct, she was 20 years younger than her husband, and most likely NOT the mother of his older children.