James Ferguson Bell

Birth Date
On 1827 April 19
Death Date
On 1855 June 8
Gender
Male
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Born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England

1827 April 19

Date Details

Occurred On 1827 April 19
Birth

Baptized

1847 February 8 (Age 19)

Married Mary Jane Metcalf

1852 August 2 (Age 25)

Arrived in the Field as Missionary

Malta Mission
1853 February 10 – October 23 (Age 25)

Start Date Details

Arrived in the Field
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End Date Details

Ended On 1853 October 23
Released

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Marital Status at Start of Position
Married
Priesthood Office When Called
Elder
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Additional Notes

He was appointed to oversee the mission.


Set Apart as Mission President

Malta Mission
1853 October 23 – 1855 March 1 (Age 26)

Start Date Details

Set Apart
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End Date Details

Ended On 1855 March 1
Released

Additional Information

Marital Status at Start of Position
Married
Residence When Called
Malta Mission
Priesthood Office When Called
Elder
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Served With Children
Yes
Additional Notes

He died six days after his wife near Atchison, Kansas, of cholera as he was returning from being president of the mission.

Mission Companionship

Died

1855 June 8 (Age 28)

Date Details

Occurred On 1855 June 8
Died