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My wife, Diessa Kennard Bruce, is a descendent of Serena Neal and James Jefferson Bell. My wife passed away in 2006 but I am still working on her family history.
I discovered Serena’s last name, who I call Syrena, from her obit in newton co, MO
THE NEWTON COUNTY NEWS
NEWTONIA, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1896
Died, at her home two miles northeast of Newtonia, on Friday, February 14th, 1896, Mrs. J. J. Bell, aged 68 years. Deceased was an old citizen of this county, having moved her with her husband in the year 1867. Her maiden name was Syrena Neal. She was twice married. Her first husband was a Mr. Hart. She has two Hart children living, Mrs. Wilson and Thomas Hart, both living in the far west. She was married the second time to James J. Bell, who with four children, still survive her. The children are William Bell, Mrs. Hattie Hewlett, Frank Bell, and Mrs. J. W. West. She also leaves a number of grandchildren. She was a native of Tennessee but was married to J. J. Bell in Washington county, Arkansas. She had been a member of the Newtonia Baptist church for many years and lived a Christian life. She was a true mother and was honored and loved by all her children. She had been in feeble health for many years but bore her sufferings patiently. Funeral services were held from the Baptist church on Sunday at 11 A. M. Elder Winter Green, pastor of the church, conducting the funeral services. The remains were interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery near Newtonia. There was a large number of sympathizing friends in attendance at the funeral and many followed the hearse to the cemetery. The bereaved have the sincere sympathy of the whole community. In this some of life's sorest trials; plus loss of a loving wife and devoted mother.
Also Goodspeed’s of Newton, MO has an article on JJ Bell and Syrena, from there I got that Mr Hart’s first name was George. I am away from home at this time and do not have that with me but when I do I will pass it along.
I also have a Goodspeed entry for John Thomas Hart while he was in MO and several Census entry for the “far west” as mentioned in Syrena’s obit.
Goodspeed's, Newton CO, MO 1888 entry for John T Hart
John T. Hart, a native of Crawford County, Ark., was born December 18, 1849, and is one of a family of children born to George and Serena (Neal) Hart, who are natives of Tennessee, and who married in Arkansas. The father died before our subject's birth, when a young man. His widow subsequently married J. J. Bell, whose sketch appears elsewhere. John T hart grew to manhood in his native State, and February 27, 1873, he married Mary J. Seronce, the daughter of Davis and louisa Seronce, and her he buried February 5, 1884. She left him two sons and three daughters, named as follows: Nellie May, Nora, George William, Wardie Ray and Mary Myrtle. Mr Hart was married again, the lady of choice being Miss Nellie Means, a native of Missouri, and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr Hart has a good farm of 138 acres, situated just north of the town. He is a member of the Farmer's Alliance, and is an estimable and highly respected citizen.
Name age Sex Occ Birth State
1850 census Sirena Hart 21 F Seamstress Tennessee
Matilda Hart 2 F Ark
John T Hart 6/12 M Ark
living in Lees Creek, Crawford, AR
Birth: per Goodspeed's 1888 of newton co.,MO pg 192
Living in far west when Syrena died per Syrena's obit.
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John T Hart
Home in 1900: White River, King, Washington
Age: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1849
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's name: Nellie
Race: White
Occupation: View image
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Household Members: Name Age
John T Hart 51
Nellie Hart 31
George W Hart 21
Warden R Hart 19
Mary M Hart 16
Jessie H Hart 11
Wananita F Hart 5
1910 United States Federal Census
about John T Hert Name: John T Hert
[John T Hart]
Age in 1910: 60
Estimated birth year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Virginia
Mother's Birth Place: United States of America
Spouse's name: Nellie
Home in 1910: White River, King, Washington
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
John T Hert 60
Nellie Hert 41
Jessie H Hert 21
Juanita F Hert 15
Margerie N Hert 8
1920 United States Federal Census
about John T Hart Name: John T Hart
[John F Hart]
Home in 1920: Wapato, Yakima, Washington
Age: 70 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Oregon
[Arkansas]
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Nellie
Father's Birth Place: Tennessee
Mother's Birth Place: Tennessee
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 566
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
John T Hart 70
Nellie Hart 51
Jessie H Hart 31
Marjorie Hart 18
Stanley D William 33
Faye William 25
Brook William 1 3/12
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John I Hart
Home in 1930: Wapato, Yakima, Washington
Age: 80
Estimated birth year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Nellie
Race: White
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
John I Hart 80
Nellie Hart 61
Good luck on your Hart line
Michael
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