About William Robert Bell
Lived 1845 – 1913 (aged 67). William Robert Bell was a farmer.
William Robert Bell (28 May 1845 – 17 February 1913) was a militia officer, farmer, and businessman who was born in Brockville, Ontario.
Bell's military history is connected with the Fenian raids of 1866 and 1870 where he achieved the rank of Major.
Bell's most important contributions to history were in the field of agriculture. He was involved at one time in a large-scale agricultural operation, known as the Bell-Kelso Farm, and located in Minnesota. Building on that experience he began a model farm in what is now Indian Head, Saskatchewan. Started in 1882 and encompassing 55,000 acres, it was known as Bell Farm.
He died at his home in Winnipeg on 17 February 1913.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in William Robert Bell's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William Robert Bell's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Robert Bell?
Canadian military officer (1845-1913)
When was William Robert Bell born?
William Robert Bell was born on 28 May 1845 in Brockville.
When did William Robert Bell die?
William Robert Bell died on 17 February 1913 in Winnipeg.
What was William Robert Bell's occupation?
William Robert Bell was a farmer.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Robert Bell
· DBpedia: William Robert Bell
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Robert Bell. https://biography.guide/william-robert-bell/
MLA: "William Robert Bell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-robert-bell/.
Chicago: "William Robert Bell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-robert-bell/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC