Background
Bell, Frederic Somers was born on March 19, 1859 in Webster City, Iowa, United States. Son of Jairus Moffat and Helen Eliza (Somers) Bell.
Bell, Frederic Somers was born on March 19, 1859 in Webster City, Iowa, United States. Son of Jairus Moffat and Helen Eliza (Somers) Bell.
Bachelor of Philisophy, University of Michigan, 1879.
1 son, Laird. Admitted to Minnesota bar, 1880. In lumber business since 1881. Chairman of the Board Weyerhaeuser Timber Company, Tacoma, Washington.
Director Potlatch Forests, Inc. President Laird, Norton Company, Winona, Minnesota.
Member Minnesota State Highway Commission, 1912-1915. President board of trustees Carleton College, Minnesota State History Society. Mason.; Clubs: Arlington Country (Winona).
Married Frances Bradley Laird, June 22, 1882.