Goodloe Harper Bell

Goodloe Harper Bell

Goodloe Harper Bell
Born (1832-04-07)April 7, 1832
Watertown, New York
Died January 17, 1899(1899-01-17) (aged 66) (age 66)
Battle Creek, Michigan
Occupation Teacher, Author and Founder of the Seventh-day Adventist school system

Goodloe Harper Bell (April 7, 1832 – January 17, 1899), born to David and Lucy Bell, was the first teacher at the first Seventh-day Adventist school and co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist school system.[1] This first school was located on the first floor of the old Review and Herald building in Battle Creek, Michigan. Professor Bell and his family lived on the second floor.

Some of his early students include Edson and Willie White, sons of James and Ellen G. White. Ellen White was a great supporter and influence to G. H. Bell. Others included in the roster of his early students are two notable brothers, William K. Kellogg and John Harvey Kellogg.[2]

Genealogical information

G. H. Bell was the eldest of ten children born to David and Lucy Bell née Blodgett.

Descendants of David and Lucy Bell

Interesting notes

Professor Bell's sister Florilla and her husband Charles Miller are the great-grandparents of Burt Reynolds.
An original portrait of G. H. Bell resides at the Andrews University Museum. It was donated by Dr. Lavan C. and Junette Mapes.

Books by Bell

See also

References

  1. ↑ About Andrews :: Andrews University
  2. ↑ Ellen G. White Estate: Pathways of the Pioneers - Goodloe Bell

External links

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