A tribute to my father, Evan Wilkes Bell Photo Gallery by Daniel Bell at pbase.com

A tribute to my father, Evan Wilkes Bell

June 5, 1927
April 12, 2005

An on going project of piecing together the Evan W. Bell family history in images and text. Most of the photos here are from my dad's collection of photos, 8mm films and his father's extensive 16mm film collection that dates from 1926 until his death in 1966.

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Nancy's wedding, July 1, 1989	Yachting on Lake Michigan summer of 1987	Eric and Evan at David's home, Edgartown, MA, January 1989	The people of Banks County GA protest the opening of BARE.
Dad building his retirement business, Bell Acres Recreation Enterprise (BARE), a nudist park	Building the pool at Bell Acres late 1980's	Building Bell Acres late 1980's Maysville, GA	Building Bell Acres late 1980's
Sara, David, Stephanie and Sam, Dad's home in GA, 1990	David Bell, Edgartown, MA	Sam Bell, David Bell's second child.	Christy, Honey and Philip, Honey's 100th birthday, 1992

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Judy Bell		15-Dec-2018 19:15
Just rediscovered your wonderful remembrance of things past. What a beautiful tribute. And I just discovered "Comments" where there are Wilkes and Bells I never knew existed. Another Denny Bell (not my brother in Seattle) and a Canadian to boot. [My father was Samuel Dennis Bell Jr, son of Samuel Dennis Bell and Miriam Wilkes Bell, brother to Christy, Philip and baby Evan].

raymond clark		24-Jul-2014 16:23
your father is the one helped me get in the nudist lifestyle. I was stressed out at work at a warner robins ga restaurant.i was so stressed out this was in 1994 and addition to my sick brother who died of AIDS virus,so I drove 130 miles from warner robins to BELL'S ACRES.IT WAS ONLY YOUR MOTHER MRS.BELL AND MR.BELL helped me release my stress in to nudist lifestyle. I miss you dad,mr.bell.even thought I'm afro American,blacks are closet nudist.i thank your dad a lot for this nudist lifestyle.my family and girlfriend NEVER be a nudist.mr.bell will be missied.

Mary Vail		17-Jul-2013 20:07
Hey Cuz Dan, Every now and then, I log into your wonderful website and reminisce of days gone by. LOL of caputured pic of my three brothers and me with The Three Stooges. Thank you so very much for taking the time to put this all together. Love, Cuz Mary

Guest		29-Sep-2012 16:46
Wow, What a surprise it was to find this site. Still think of you all from time to time. I figured Dan would be a movie star. Good job on the page Dan. A very nice tribute. The family looks great and I hope all is well. Best to you all, Tom Murphy

Karen Reed		17-Feb-2012 12:13
Thank you Danny! I was looking for some photos of "Honey's House" to share with my nephew, Aragorn (Lisa's oldest) & I rediscovered your hard work. You're the best :) love, k.

Robert D. McAlpine		25-Oct-2010 01:35
A truly inspired work. It's a labour of love.

Serena Bowles		24-Sep-2010 15:08
What a wonderful collection, and a lovely memorial. Very touching V

Jake Jacobson		24-Sep-2010 15:05
This is A Great Gallery, Good Work Dan ...Jake

LynnH		20-Sep-2010 12:03
I came across this gallery by accident. While I don't know your family, I do have a fondness for old family photos. These are terrific. I like that you were able to label them. I have a small gallery dedicated to my mom, who is still alive at 88 yrs. Thanks and Wonderful that you are preserving your family history.

Nancy Bell		26-Jul-2009 03:06
Big brother: You have added lots of great pics! Once again, you are awesome and I love the fact that you have put these all together. I visit it often. Thank you so much brother, I love you oodles !!!

Dennis Bell		08-Jul-2009 04:43
Congratulations on one of the best Bell pages I've ever seen. I came across while doing some genealogy research. (I'm the Canadian rep of the Clan Bell}. I've got your branch of the Bell tree traced all the way back to: Archibald Bell - (born ca. 1590 Arkinholme, Staplegordon, Langholm parish, Dumfries, Scotland died July, 1668 Tannaghmore, County Armagh, Ireland). Married Ann ?. Staplegordon was a burgh in Dumfries,created in 1320, in the time of Alexander III. If you'd care to take a look at the whole tree I can email it all along. You've got some very illustrious ancestors, including a former prime minister of New Zealand, and tons of prominent Irish and American Quakers.

Bob Brown		15-Mar-2009 03:37
What a great tribute to Evan who I knew through BARE in N.Georgia he was a very giving person who enjoyed life, it was sad to hear of his and than Polly's passing but i'm sure they left fond memories for their families and those who had the opportunity to know them.

Kay Slattery		10-Nov-2008 17:29
I recently purchased a set of four antique picture frames with pictures that I was told are four Wilkes brothers from PA, circa 1870's (an educated guess of the antique dealer). One picture strongly resembles Henry J. Wilkes, 2nd picture in your gallery. Did any of your Wilkes relatives come from that area? I live in NJ and purchased the frames/pictures in NJ. Kay Slattery

Stephanie		27-Oct-2008 23:47
Dan..what an incredible job you have done..the tribute to your dad all the information you have included is so interesting..it was great to see you all..keep up your awesome work..love Stephanie

Caroline Wilkes Bell Leardo		26-Oct-2008 19:53
Brother Dan---every time I come here to remember the Family and the good care-free times we had -especially in Stamford--I always find new pictures that I've never seen--this time the pictures of Dad in his army uniform and doing his job---where did you find these??? This is such a wonderful tribute to our father--and I thank you so much for continuing to up-date it! xoxo Caroline

Jeff Wilkes		06-Jun-2008 04:10
I just stumbled across this site and recognized the name Miriam (Honey)Wilkes. She was my grandfather's (Gordon) sister.

Nancy E. Bell		02-Mar-2008 17:03
Once again I'm visiting this website big brother. It is an awesome place for me to come and remember. I've printed several of the photos, and really appreciate the availability to do that. Keep up the excellant work!! I love ya brother. Nancy Bell

Ted Wilkes		29-Jan-2008 02:20
Dan, I haven't looked at this collection in at least a year. It was very impressive then and now it's nearing awesome. Ted Wilkes, Jacksonville, Florida

Guest		14-Aug-2007 14:32
YOU HAVE GREAT FAMILY SHOTS THEY ARE NICE TO HAVE.

Roberta		13-Aug-2007 05:48
Dan, this is so touching and remarkable. Thank you so much for sharing your family with me. I'm so sorry for all of your losses.

Maggie Nottestad		04-Jun-2006 02:43
I didn't have the pleasure of personally meeting Evan, but if he was anything like his daughter, Nancy, or his grandson, Eric, then he was an incredible person! I feel so priveleged to have Eric and Nancy in my life. Thanks goes to Evan for bringing them into the world! I love you two..!! Maggie - (Eric's girlfriend)

Guest		23-Apr-2006 02:39
Exceptional work. Great tribute...well done Ashley Toronto

Nancy E. Bell		05-Mar-2006 05:56
These are excellant pictures. REAL classics. Lots of GOOD memories. Thank you brother Dan for putting this all together. It's truely special and at the "top" of my "favorites" list. Sure miss the old days sometimes. Miss Mom & Dad, all the time.

Gretchen Winfield		13-Feb-2006 22:41
Dear Evan...I am the daughter of Esther Wilkes Winfield and the granddaughter of Ethel and Warren Wilkes. Aunt Moona (Miriam) was my great Aunt. My Mother lives in Virgina at this time with my sister Esther Ann Winfield Lawicki. We are trying to trace your families and see where everyone is. Since Aunt Moona died we have lost track of the Bell family. My e-mail address is gwilkeswinfield@aol.com. My Mom is now 95 and Still kicking! She had Aunt Moona's genes and we believe she will be here until 100! my best to you all! Gretchen Wilkes Winfield.

Mike & Amber		23-Dec-2005 14:24
Amber and I met Evan and Polly 12 years ago on vacation. We all became good friends and were able see each other often. He always had a warm smile and a welcome greeting everytime you saw him. He had such a passion for life, love for his family and for his friends. We were all Blessed to have him as a friend. Mike & Amber Ballard

Guest		19-Dec-2005 02:16
I enjoyed looking at the site. I knew Evan in North GA. He was a fine person. Everyone loved him. Byron Cotton

Torarinn Olafsson (Toti)		07-Dec-2005 23:52
Great Gallery. Thanks. kind regard Tóti

Guest		25-Nov-2005 02:46
THESE ARE GREAT I LOVE OLD PICTURES I AM SORRY YOU LOST HIM.

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