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Goodloe Harper Bell

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Goodloe Harper Bell
Goodloe Harper Bell
Personal details
Born(1832-04-07)April 7, 1832
DiedJanuary 17, 1899(1899-01-17) (aged 66) (age 66)
Battle Creek, Michigan
OccupationTeacher, Author and Founder of the Seventh-day Adventist school system

Goodloe Harper Bell (April 7, 1832 – January 17, 1899), born to David and Lucy Bell, was the first teacher at the first Seventh-day Adventist school and co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist school system.[1] This first school was located on the first floor of the old Review and Herald building in Battle Creek, Michigan. Bell and his family lived on the second floor.

An original portrait of G. H. Bell resides at the Andrews University Museum. It was donated by Dr. Lavan C. and Junette Mapes.

Some of his early students include Edson and