Isaac Bell (1768-1860)

China Trade Shipping Merchant, of 14 Greenwich Street, New York City

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He was a rich and popular merchant who enjoyed socializing with New York City’s elite. He was an intimate friend of Alexander Hamilton who frequently dined at his home that was decorated "dans le goût le plus moderne".

Parents (2)

Isaac Bell

Merchant, of Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut

1736-1809

Susannah (Smith) Bell

Mrs Susannah (Smith) Bell

1740-1780

Spouse (1)

Mary (Ellis) Bell

Mrs Mary (Ellis) Bell

1791-1871

Children (1)

Isaac Bell

Principal Owner of the Old Dominion Steamship Line, New York

1815-1897

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Old Merchants of New York