Charles J. Bell

Charles James Bell (April 12, 1858 – October 2, 1929) was an Irish-born Canadian and American businessman, first cousin of Alexander Graham Bell, son-in-law of Gardiner Greene Hubbard, nephew of Alexander Melville Bell. He was a co-founder of the National Geographic Society. Early life Bell was born on April 12, 1858, in Dublin, Ireland, to Professor David Charles Bell (1817–1903) and Ellen Adine Highland. Among his family was brother Chichester Bell. Bell attended Wesley College before emigrating to Canada in 1875. Career Upon reaching Canada, he was employed by the Imperial Bank of Canada until 1879.