John Graham Bell
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John Graham Bell (July 12, 1812 – October 22, 1889) was an American taxidermist and collector. He traveled with John James Audubon[1] up the Missouri River in 1843[2].[citation needed] He also taught taxidermy to Theodore Roosevelt.[1]
Bell's sparrow (Artemisiospiza belli) and Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii) are named after him.[3]
Bell was born and died in Sparkill, NY (July 12, 1812 - October 22, 1889).[2] He is buried in Tappan, New York.[1]
