Richard B. Bell » Employees of the Western & Atlantic Railroad

Richard B. Bell, son of Dr. W.R. Bell of Atlanta, died Feb. 27, 1874, at his father’s home on Luckie Street after an illness with consumption. He was 22 years old.

Bell had worked for four years as a clerk at the Smyrna depot for the Western and Atlantic Railroad, where he was regarded as diligent and faithful. Known as a moral and intelligent young man, his death was considered a great loss to family and friends.

Funeral services and burial were scheduled to be held at Smyrna Church.