Background
Bell, William Hemphill was born on January 28, 1834 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Honorary Thomas S. B. (jurist).
Bell, William Hemphill was born on January 28, 1834 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Honorary Thomas S. B. (jurist).
Graduate West Point, 1858.
General and commissary general United States of America, November 14, 1897. General United States of America retired January 28, 1898.
Served during Civil War in line of the army, in field, and in subsistence department.