Robert A. Bell

    Robert A. Bell, packer in the Aurora Furniture Factory, Aurora, was born in Evansville, Indiana, January 3, 1854, where he received a good common school education. His parents, Joseph G. and Jane E. (Campbell) bell, were both natives of Indiana. Robert served an apprenticeship at engineering, after which, in1872, he located in Aurora, and has since worked for the Aurora Furniture Company. He was married, December 10, 1876, to Miss Flora L. Wood, who was born in Sparta march 5, 1856. By this union two children, Clarence A. and Harry H., have been born. Mr. Bell is an industrious and peaceable citizen, and labors diligently to promote the best interests of his employers.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.