John J. Bell
John J. Bell was admitted to practice about 1873, and in the spring of 1874 came to London from Greene County, Ohio. He served throughout the war in a regiment from that county, and upon coming to London formed a partnership with Emery Smith, which lasted until his election as Prosecuting Attorney in the fall of 1874. He held that office two years, and is said to have been a bright young lawyer. He married Susan Pepper, and in March, 1879, left for Texas, thence removed to New Mexico, where he is now engaged in the practice of the law and publishing a newspaper.
From History of Madison County - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]