Sarah Bell (1847–1929)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1847
- Died
- 1929
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Sarah Bell born? 1847.
When did Sarah Bell die? 1929.
Life story
Sarah Bell (1847–1929) was born in 1847, and died in 1929, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Sarah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Sarah's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Sarah’s records
The world Sarah lived through
1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 18 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 45 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 56 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 65 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 71 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 82 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
Questions about Sarah Bell
When was Sarah Bell born?
Sarah Bell was born in 1847.
When did Sarah Bell die?
Sarah Bell died in 1929.
How old was Sarah Bell at the time of death?
Sarah Bell was about 82 years old.
Where is Sarah Bell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Sarah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Sarah Bell was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Sarah was born.
Who was president when Sarah Bell died?
In 1929, the U.S. presidents were Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover.
What major events happened during Sarah Bell's lifetime?
During Sarah's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 56); World War I began (1914, age 67); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Sarah Bell?
Federal censuses taken during Sarah's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1847
Death
1929
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Bell family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Sarah Bell (1847–1929)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/sarah-bell-1847-1929-da26a37a/, accessed 2026-11-15.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/sarah-bell-1847-1929-da26a37a/
Sources
Other Sarah Bell records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Bell family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.