From: Portrait and Biographical Record of the State of Colorado, 1899
DAVID W. CELL resides on section 24, township 16, range 66 west, two and one-half miles north of Fountain, El Paso County. When he settled here the land was wholly unimproved and he took a squatter's claim, but he has since, by industry and perseverance, brought the land under excellent improvements and now has a valuable ranch. Starting in the cattle business upon a very small scale, he gradually increased his herds until he had as many as five hundred head at one time, and he is still carrying on this business successfully.
Near Chambersburg, Bedford County, Pa., Mr. Cell was born January 4, 1833, a son of David and Sarah (Pass) Cell. His paternal ancestors were among the earliest settlers of Bedford County. His grandfather, Thomas Cell, who was a farmer of that county, served in the Revolution under General Washington, also took an active part in the Whiskey Rebellion, and still later rendered faithful service in the war of 1812. David Cell, Sr., who spent his early life in his native county of Bedford, entered the Baptist ministry there, but about 1835 he removed to Ohio, settling in Guernsey County, where he made his home for several years. In addition to preaching he engaged in farming and followed the shoemaker's trade; in fact, he was quick to turn his hand to anything that would help him to earn a living. About 1844 he removed to Belmont County, on the Ohio River, and thence in 1850 went to Grand Prairie, Benton County, Ind. There he secured land and engaged in farming. In 1855 he made a final removal, settling in Knox County, Mo., where he died in 1862.
In these various removals made by the family our subject bore a part, and he gave his services to his father until he was grown. When he was about twenty he entered into an arrangement with a man of means, who agreed to furnish the capital if Mr. Cell would give his time. This arrangement, however, was terminated at the close of the first season. Until 1865 Mr. Cell continued to make his home in Missouri. In that year he drove through to Colorado with a horse-team, leaving his old home April 10 and arriving in El Paso County June 10. Soon afterward he located on his present homestead, and here he has since built up a large and profitable cattle business. He takes an interest in local affairs, but has never allied himself with any party, voting independently. At one time, without his consent, he was nominated for county commissioner. He has never desired public office, preferring to devote his attention exclusively to his business. In religion he is not identified with any denomination, but inclines toward the Baptist Church, in which faith he was reared.
March 7, 1889, Mr. Cell married Miss Birdie Johnson, of Ness County, Kan., whom he had met during a visit she made to a brother in Colorado. She was born in Washington County, Iowa, and at twenty-two years of age accompanied her sister Cynthia to Ness County, Kan. Her parents were George F. and Amanda (Grimes) Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Cell are the parents of four children: Jerry, Ruth, David W. and
George Greenleaf, all of whom were born on the home farm.
He and his wife were killed by a locomotive at a crossing 5 miles north of Fountain. An infant in the buggy survived.
DAVID W. CELL resides on section 24, township 16, range 66 west, two and one-half miles north of Fountain, El Paso County. When he settled here the land was wholly unimproved and he took a squatter's claim, but he has since, by industry and perseverance, brought the land under excellent improvements and now has a valuable ranch. Starting in the cattle business upon a very small scale, he gradually increased his herds until he had as many as five hundred head at one time, and he is still carrying on this business successfully.
Near Chambersburg, Bedford County, Pa., Mr. Cell was born January 4, 1833, a son of David and Sarah (Pass) Cell. His paternal ancestors were among the earliest settlers of Bedford County. His grandfather, Thomas Cell, who was a farmer of that county, served in the Revolution under General Washington, also took an active part in the Whiskey Rebellion, and still later rendered faithful service in the war of 1812. David Cell, Sr., who spent his early life in his native county of Bedford, entered the Baptist ministry there, but about 1835 he removed to Ohio, settling in Guernsey County, where he made his home for several years. In addition to preaching he engaged in farming and followed the shoemaker's trade; in fact, he was quick to turn his hand to anything that would help him to earn a living. About 1844 he removed to Belmont County, on the Ohio River, and thence in 1850 went to Grand Prairie, Benton County, Ind. There he secured land and engaged in farming. In 1855 he made a final removal, settling in Knox County, Mo., where he died in 1862.
In these various removals made by the family our subject bore a part, and he gave his services to his father until he was grown. When he was about twenty he entered into an arrangement with a man of means, who agreed to furnish the capital if Mr. Cell would give his time. This arrangement, however, was terminated at the close of the first season. Until 1865 Mr. Cell continued to make his home in Missouri. In that year he drove through to Colorado with a horse-team, leaving his old home April 10 and arriving in El Paso County June 10. Soon afterward he located on his present homestead, and here he has since built up a large and profitable cattle business. He takes an interest in local affairs, but has never allied himself with any party, voting independently. At one time, without his consent, he was nominated for county commissioner. He has never desired public office, preferring to devote his attention exclusively to his business. In religion he is not identified with any denomination, but inclines toward the Baptist Church, in which faith he was reared.
March 7, 1889, Mr. Cell married Miss Birdie Johnson, of Ness County, Kan., whom he had met during a visit she made to a brother in Colorado. She was born in Washington County, Iowa, and at twenty-two years of age accompanied her sister Cynthia to Ness County, Kan. Her parents were George F. and Amanda (Grimes) Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Cell are the parents of four children: Jerry, Ruth, David W. and
George Greenleaf, all of whom were born on the home farm.
He and his wife were killed by a locomotive at a crossing 5 miles north of Fountain. An infant in the buggy survived.
From: Portrait and Biographical Record of the State of Colorado, 1899
DAVID W. CELL resides on section 24, township 16, range 66 west, two and one-half miles north of Fountain, El Paso County. When he settled here the land was wholly unimproved and he took a squatter's claim, but he has since, by industry and perseverance, brought the land under excellent improvements and now has a valuable ranch. Starting in the cattle business upon a very small scale, he gradually increased his herds until he had as many as five hundred head at one time, and he is still carrying on this business successfully.
Near Chambersburg, Bedford County, Pa., Mr. Cell was born January 4, 1833, a son of David and Sarah (Pass) Cell. His paternal ancestors were among the earliest settlers of Bedford County. His grandfather, Thomas Cell, who was a farmer of that county, served in the Revolution under General Washington, also took an active part in the Whiskey Rebellion, and still later rendered faithful service in the war of 1812. David Cell, Sr., who spent his early life in his native county of Bedford, entered the Baptist ministry there, but about 1835 he removed to Ohio, settling in Guernsey County, where he made his home for several years. In addition to preaching he engaged in farming and followed the shoemaker's trade; in fact, he was quick to turn his hand to anything that would help him to earn a living. About 1844 he removed to Belmont County, on the Ohio River, and thence in 1850 went to Grand Prairie, Benton County, Ind. There he secured land and engaged in farming. In 1855 he made a final removal, settling in Knox County, Mo., where he died in 1862.
In these various removals made by the family our subject bore a part, and he gave his services to his father until he was grown. When he was about twenty he entered into an arrangement with a man of means, who agreed to furnish the capital if Mr. Cell would give his time. This arrangement, however, was terminated at the close of the first season. Until 1865 Mr. Cell continued to make his home in Missouri. In that year he drove through to Colorado with a horse-team, leaving his old home April 10 and arriving in El Paso County June 10. Soon afterward he located on his present homestead, and here he has since built up a large and profitable cattle business. He takes an interest in local affairs, but has never allied himself with any party, voting independently. At one time, without his consent, he was nominated for county commissioner. He has never desired public office, preferring to devote his attention exclusively to his business. In religion he is not identified with any denomination, but inclines toward the Baptist Church, in which faith he was reared.
March 7, 1889, Mr. Cell married Miss Birdie Johnson, of Ness County, Kan., whom he had met during a visit she made to a brother in Colorado. She was born in Washington County, Iowa, and at twenty-two years of age accompanied her sister Cynthia to Ness County, Kan. Her parents were George F. and Amanda (Grimes) Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Cell are the parents of four children: Jerry, Ruth, David W. and
George Greenleaf, all of whom were born on the home farm.
He and his wife were killed by a locomotive at a crossing 5 miles north of Fountain. An infant in the buggy survived.
DAVID W. CELL resides on section 24, township 16, range 66 west, two and one-half miles north of Fountain, El Paso County. When he settled here the land was wholly unimproved and he took a squatter's claim, but he has since, by industry and perseverance, brought the land under excellent improvements and now has a valuable ranch. Starting in the cattle business upon a very small scale, he gradually increased his herds until he had as many as five hundred head at one time, and he is still carrying on this business successfully.
Near Chambersburg, Bedford County, Pa., Mr. Cell was born January 4, 1833, a son of David and Sarah (Pass) Cell. His paternal ancestors were among the earliest settlers of Bedford County. His grandfather, Thomas Cell, who was a farmer of that county, served in the Revolution under General Washington, also took an active part in the Whiskey Rebellion, and still later rendered faithful service in the war of 1812. David Cell, Sr., who spent his early life in his native county of Bedford, entered the Baptist ministry there, but about 1835 he removed to Ohio, settling in Guernsey County, where he made his home for several years. In addition to preaching he engaged in farming and followed the shoemaker's trade; in fact, he was quick to turn his hand to anything that would help him to earn a living. About 1844 he removed to Belmont County, on the Ohio River, and thence in 1850 went to Grand Prairie, Benton County, Ind. There he secured land and engaged in farming. In 1855 he made a final removal, settling in Knox County, Mo., where he died in 1862.
In these various removals made by the family our subject bore a part, and he gave his services to his father until he was grown. When he was about twenty he entered into an arrangement with a man of means, who agreed to furnish the capital if Mr. Cell would give his time. This arrangement, however, was terminated at the close of the first season. Until 1865 Mr. Cell continued to make his home in Missouri. In that year he drove through to Colorado with a horse-team, leaving his old home April 10 and arriving in El Paso County June 10. Soon afterward he located on his present homestead, and here he has since built up a large and profitable cattle business. He takes an interest in local affairs, but has never allied himself with any party, voting independently. At one time, without his consent, he was nominated for county commissioner. He has never desired public office, preferring to devote his attention exclusively to his business. In religion he is not identified with any denomination, but inclines toward the Baptist Church, in which faith he was reared.
March 7, 1889, Mr. Cell married Miss Birdie Johnson, of Ness County, Kan., whom he had met during a visit she made to a brother in Colorado. She was born in Washington County, Iowa, and at twenty-two years of age accompanied her sister Cynthia to Ness County, Kan. Her parents were George F. and Amanda (Grimes) Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Cell are the parents of four children: Jerry, Ruth, David W. and
George Greenleaf, all of whom were born on the home farm.
He and his wife were killed by a locomotive at a crossing 5 miles north of Fountain. An infant in the buggy survived.
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