Welcome to Clan Bell--Clan Bell North America!

Clan Bell North America (CBNA) carries on the legacy of the former Clan Bell International (CBI, now dissolved as a corporation) which was led by Col. William H. Bell, President emeritus. Clan Bell International was formed by agreements to merge into one organization the Bell Family Association and other Bell organizations that had existed for well over 100 years. Melding together all the members of the Bell families from all over the world has been a desire that will probably only be completely achieved when a new chief of Clan Bell is ensconced in his rightful place among the other clan chiefs of the realm.

Clan Bell North America is a charitable nonprofit organization of Scottish, English, Irish Bell descendants and friends dedicated to the study of Bell genealogy, family history and heritage as they relate to their roots in Scottish and ancient history. All is done in support of the perpetuation of Bell and Scottish family heritage and traditions. CBNA is a 501(c)(3) organization, and is registered as a charity with the State of North Carolina

Bells from all parts of the world, of all vocations and persuasions have often sought to gather together to fellowship with each other while also trying to find out who they are and how they are related to each other. Their common bond is being named "Bell" or one of its many spelling variations (that were often dictated by pronunciation, enunciation and/or plain bad hearing by the second party!)

The formal organization known as Clan Bell is made up of Bell family and descendants (and those interested in supporting the aims of the organization) who may have a desire to:
  • Engage with other Bells in fellowship;
  • Develop and share genealogical and DNA information;
  • Integrate the various Bell lines into one supportive and overarching Bell family organization that supports the re-establishment of a clan chief;
  • Promote Bell family activities/research that may be beneficial to many;
  • Help educate others of near and past Bell individual/family accomplishments and heritage, especially as it relates to the lands in which they have lived and are living.
The search for the next clan chief is active on many fronts under the very capable direction of John Laurence Bruce Bell of London, a descendant of the Blackethouse Bell line and the foremost Bell family expert. John is in close communication and consultation with the Clan Bell associations around the world and works closely with us as he strives to find a properly qualified candidate to be clan chief while also thoroughly documenting much Bell family ancient history.

We diligently seek to join together with the Bells in Canada and the United States to build a stronger Clan Bell-Clan Bell North America. We are also committed to working closely with our partners in Australia, New Zealand and other parts of the world-we work to support the world-wide Clan Bell.

Joseph Lewis Bell
President
2019 - 2024
President@clanbell.org