John (of Ohio) Bell (June 19, 1796 - May 4, 1869) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio. Born in Pennsboro, Pennsylvania, Bell received a limited education. He moved to Ohio in 1810 with his parents, who settled in Greene County, near Xenia. He moved to Lower Sandusky in 1823. City mayor in 1830. Probate judge of Sandusky County several terms. Commissioned major general of State militia in 1834. Commanded Ohio forces in the Toledo war in 1835. Wikipedia
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