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THOMAS BELL was born in Philadelphia, Pa., April 5, 1839; he died at Fairfield, Iowa, August 18, 1903. He came to Iowa in 1857. He enlisted in Company K, Second Iowa Cavalry, in 1861, and re-enlisted in 1864. He was with that famous regiment during all its active service and his military record is in all respects most creditable. Besides participating in sixty-two skirmishes he also took part in the following battles: New Madrid, Mo., the celebrated charge at Farmington, Miss., and the battles of Corinth and Iuka, at Tupelo, Franklin, Nashville, and several others. Returning to Fairfield, Jefferson county, he established himself in the grocery business, which he followed during the remainder of his life. He was chosen to the State Senate in 1895 and served in the 26th and 27th General Assemblies. He was also an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic.