Benjamin Taylor A Bell

Benjamin Taylor A Bell (2 July 1861 – 1 March 1904), the son of David Bell and Margaret Taylor, was born in Scotland and emigrated to Canada when his mother died where he eventually became involved in the field of journalism with the Montreal Gazette.

Benjamin Bell had a varied and important career as a journalist, editor and publisher. He became the editor of the Canadian Mining Review in 1887 and, soon after, became its publisher. He made important contributions to the mining industry through his journalism and other interests relating to mining.