SOURCE: WINDSOR TOWNSHIP BOOK. 

BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD: W. R. BEDELL.

W. R. BEDELL (1825-1911) was born in Bath County, Kentucky. In his early childhood his parents moved to Des Moines, Iowa. In 1871 he came from Neosho County, Kansas, and homesteaded a farm four miles northeast of Cambridge, which he consistently cultivated and improved and here he held residence for many years. Mr. Bedell lived a useful life and was a highly respected citizen. He was three times married. His first wife was Miss Nancy Freeman. In 1866 he married Miss Rebecca McArton, and they were the parents of two children: Joanna (Mrs. W. F. Moore) and William Bedell. Some years after the death of his second wife, Rebecca, Mr. Bedell married Mrs. Anna E. Straugham, who was a sister of Mrs. George W. Gardenhire and Chas. W. Jones.

FOUND ON THE COMPUTER:

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 28, 1876.
Democratic Convention held at Courthouse last Saturday. Elected as a delegate: Windsor Township: W. R. Bedell, B. Cue, G. W. Gardenhire. W. R. Bedell became part of the county central committee. He was appointed by Judge McDonald.

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 30, 1879.
On the list of jurors drawn to serve at the next term of court which convenes in Winfield, December 1, 1879: W. R. Bedell, S. Morrris, Windsor.

WINFIELD COURIER, JANUARY 22, 1880.
REPORT FROM "MUGGINS" AT BURDEN JAN. 19, 1880.
"Mr. Bedell is here with his 'Photo Machine.'"
[Correspondent first mentioned that the railroad had just reached Burden.]

BEYOND ME! DOES THIS IMPLY THAT BEDELL TOOK PICTURES?

NO FURTHER INFORMATION ON W. R. BEDELL.....
BUT I DO HAVE ANOTHER BEDELL THAT IS MENTIONED: L. A. BEDELL.

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 13, 1876.
Miss L. A. Bedell received a 3rd grade teaching certificate from examination.

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 7, 1876.
Normal School. Listed as one of the teachers attending.
From Lazette: Lucy Bedell.

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 10, 1877.
"At the examination held here on the 4th and 5th inst., a certificate of Second Grade was issued to Lucy Bedell."

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 19, 1878.
"From Baltimore. Our school is progressing finely under the management of Miss Lou Bedell."

WINFIELD COURIER, JANUARY 30, 1879.
SCHOOLS: TEACHERS' DIRECTORY.
District No. 18: Baltimore.
Lou Bedell