John Graham Bell Explained

John Graham Bell (July 12, 1812 – October 22, 1889) was an American taxidermist and collector. He traveled with John James Audubon^[1] up the Missouri River in 1843^[2] . He also taught taxidermy to Theodore Roosevelt.^[1]

Bell's sparrow (Artemisiospiza belli) and Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii) are named after him.^[3]

Bell was born and died in Sparkill, NY (July 12, 1812 - October 22, 1889). He is buried in Tappan, New York.^[1]

Notes and References

1. http://churches.rca.org/tappanreformed/cemetery.html "Our Cemetery"
2. Web site: South-of-the-Mountains_2008-01 3. 2021-06-25. cdm16694.contentdm.oclc.org. en.
3. Joel Ellis Holloway. Dictionary of Birds of the United States: Scientific and Common Names. Timber Press, 2003. Page 25.