Thomas Bell
1792–1880 (age 88)
Biography
Thomas Bell (1792–1880) was an esteemed zoologist whose careful studies of the animal kingdom brought him respect among scholars and the curious alike. He shared his knowledge widely through teaching and publication, urging others to marvel at the order and beauty of God’s creatures.
Even as he pursued the scientific life, he remained faithful to the congregation at the Church of St Mary, where he supported the cause of education and encouraged young minds to observe the natural world with both wonder and humility.