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     Edward Benjamin Russell was born in 1839 at Vermont. He married Orilla Guyett. Edward Benjamin Russell died on 13 April 1933. He was buried in April 1933 at Saint John's Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 141641451.

     Elizabeth Russell married George Washington Short on 25 April 1867 at Washington Co., IN.

     Elsie Grace Russell was born in January 1876 at Iowa.¹ She married William Henry Spaulding on 13 March 1895 at Davis Co., IA. Elsie Grace Russell died after September 1942 According to a 1942 Iowa State Department of Health Delayed Birth Certificate application for her daughter Daphne Faye Spaulding, Grace had remarried to a Rice before 1942, and this is confirmed by her listing on the 1930 census, at Independence, Kansas, as Grace Rice. DLB 2019.

     Ethel R. Russell was born on 3 August 1886 at Alliance, Stark Co., OH; daughter of J. L. and Bary (Welty) Russell. She married Alfred William Stanley, son of Emerson L. Stanley and Laura Frances Stauffer, on 5 June 1907 at Stark Co., OH. Ethel R. Russell lived on 14 April 1910 at 135 Oregon Avenue, Sebring, Mahoning Co., OH.¹ She and Alfred William Stanley were divorced before January 1920. Ethel R. Russell died on 28 April 1964 at Alliance, Stark Co., OH, at age 77. She was buried in 1964 at Alliance City Cemetery, Alliance, Stark Co., OH, Findagrave #80473946.

     Evelyn Marie Russell was born on 6 August 1922 at Pickaway Co., OH. She was the daughter of Alvin Bryan Russell and Gladys Faye Keller. Evelyn Marie Russell married William O. Pontious, son of Delma Ray Pontious and Drusilla Virgil Boots, on 23 October 1940 at Pickaway Co., OH. Evelyn Marie Russell died on 2 December 2005 at Pickaway Co., OH, at age 83. She was buried in December 2005 at Jackson Township Cemetery, Pickaway Co., OH, Findagrave #39229967.

     Florence M. Russell was born circa 1904 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Earl Burdette Russell and Lenora Cost.¹

     Frank F. Russell was born on 16 September 1871 at Linn Co., IA.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Franklin Russell and Susan Frances Floyd.¹ Frank F. Russell married Bertha Hartwig, daughter of William Hartwig and Albertina Gundlach. Frank F. Russell died on 1 March 1933 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 61. He was buried in March 1933 at Cedar Memorial Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

     George A. Russell was born in August 1887 at Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Charles Franklin Russell and Susan Frances Floyd.¹ George A. Russell married Bessie E. Myers, daughter of Kate L. (?), circa 1917.² George A. Russell lived on 12 April 1930 at 274 Highland Drive, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.³

     Gertrude Russell married Frank Adler.

     Harlan Everett Russell was born on 6 January 1928 at Anamosa, Jones Co., IA. He was the son of Harlen Robert Russell and Edith Irene Grassfield. Harlan Everett Russell died on 2 March 2013 at age 85.

     Harlen Robert Russell was born in 1897. He was the son of Robert H. Russell and Minnie Miller. Harlen Robert Russell married Edith Irene Grassfield, daughter of Jeremiah Day Grassfield and Ella Eudora Robb, on 31 December 1924 at the United Brethren Church, Morley, Jones Co., IA, Ceremony by Rev. William Bainbridge. Harlen Robert Russell died in 1972. He was buried in 1972 at White Oak Cemetery, Jones Co., IA, Findagrave #101841946.

     Harold L. Russell was born circa 1910 at Benton Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Charles Jesse Russell and Mary Elizabeth Gamble.¹ Harold L. Russell married Elizabeth Sikorski, daughter of Martin J. Sikorski and Anna A. Herman, on 10 October 1932 at Bronson, Branch Co., MI. Harold L. Russell lived on 28 April 1940 at Bronson, Branch Co., MI, Stock line buyer (own business.)²

     Harriet W. Russell was born circa 1825 at Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of James Russell and Rachel Alllison. Harriet W. Russell married John Bovell Duncan, son of Joseph Duncan and Molly Allison, on 19 February 1846 at Washington Co., TN, 3 children to this marriage. Harriet W. Russell died on 8 January 1860 at Philander, Gentry Co., MO.
Note: Letter from Sarah E. Thompson to Robert Allison Russell , January 1860

                                   Philander Mo Jan
     Mr. Russell
     Sir in compliance with the request of your departed sister with a sad heart I take my pen to perform the mournful task enjoined upon me. Your loved sister Harriet bid adieu to the sorrows of earth on the eight of Jan 1860. She made the request of me several months ago that when she was gone to write to you and give you all the satisfaction I could. I feel incompetent for the task, did not a sense of duty prompt me to it. I with others am bereaved for when lone without a home and my heart broken and bleeding, she took the lone orphan in sorrow and stricken in wore and gave her a sheltering home. Spoke words of peace to bind the broken heart. God give me strength [that] I will not prove faithless in performance of the duties enjoined upon me.
     When I first come to live with her in August she was at times able to walk about, her cough was distressing. About the first of Oct she took her bed entirely. Said she never expected to be up again nor never was, except to sit a short time. About the middle of Dec she was taken worse and we had watches until she died. She suffered greatly but patiently. The reed on which she leaned was not broken. She enjoyed great peace of mind and retained her mind entirely until the last breath told us she was no more. She made requests as to the disposal of everything except her children. She could forn me flan. Told Mr. Duncan to do the best he could with them. She told me once, were you differently situated, she would like for you to take Russell . But as you had the care of step brothers and sisters, she could not ask it if she knew his father was willing to separate them.
     She made known the spot she wished to be buried and the kind of coffin she wished (plain walnut). I don’t think I ever saw one so sensible in death. Spoke bravely to the last. She had her pipe and tried to smoke the last thing. She tried for relief. I wish I could tell you all you would like. When she was not so bad she often spoke of you. Sometimes her feelings would be too tender. I asked her once if she did not think you would come if she would write. Yes she said, I know he would drop all and come, but then she said unless he could stay until the last it would be best for him not to come. Said she could not bear it.
     She said death and the cold grave had no terror. If her friends follow in her footsteps, it would be but a short time until they would be reunited, never to separate.
     I am staying with the family still. A young man and wife are staying with us. Mr. Duncan’s business is in a very unsettled condition. He is deeply distressed. He first talked of taking his family to Iowa. But, upon reflection, he thought if I would remain with them, the children being used to me and attached to me, the weather being inclement, difficulty of amend, that he had best remain as he was until spring. In his present state of feeling is not capable of coming to any definite conclusion what to do. He is quite steady. Your sister had the satisfaction to see him again find peace with his sorrow and rejoice with her in a saving faith.
     All the rest of the family are well as usual. Russell was very ill when his ma died, is almost well. Joseph is deeply grieved. He is old enough to realize his loss. I fear he will be a victim to the same disease.
     Russell is standing by me. I told him I was writing to his uncle and what must he tell you. Said tell him I want to go and live with him for he is the best man in the world. Says he has not forgotten how you used to talk to the ducks. I asked little Bobby, the pet, what I should say, he said tell my uncle to be a good boy. He is a fine looking, sprightly boy.
     I have tried to do my duty to your sister. I loved her dearly. She was my dearest friend to her children despite the feel tongue of slander that may be leveled at me, I will try to fulfill her request. No one ever has treated me as tenderly, dear to me as a sister. Kindly, though a stranger, write to me on the reception. Let me know this is received. Ask me anything you care to know. I will take a pleasure in answer you.
     I have written an obituary notice. If published, we will send you a paper. Perhaps it would be a satisfaction. Mr. Duncan has gone to Albay to tend to some business. Respects and the boys love to you.
     Nothing more at present.
                              Respectfully
Mr. A. Russell                         Sarah E. Thompson


P.S. Mr. Duncan has just come in. Says tell you will write soon as he gets little composed. Never had write and will soon it give the req pleasure and to my lonely heart a word of kindly cheer would be great received. you’re a stranger can not a strange for you ???? has been a hose cold bard

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     Herbert Lawrence Russell was born on 10 August 1886 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Joseph Russell and Margaret Boyd.¹ Herbert Lawrence Russell married Mabel K. Ager, daughter of Hugh B. Ager and Ann Huston Mellon, on 22 April 1925 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Herbert Lawrence Russell died on 18 November 1939 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI, at age 53.

     Ira L. Russell was born circa 1888 at Nebraska Both parents born Ohio, per 1910 census.¹ He married Ella Mayes Gott, daughter of William Gott and Mary Loucinda Adair, circa 1908.¹

     Iris Russell was born circa 1912 at Stilwell Twp., Adair Co., OK.¹ She was the daughter of Ira L. Russell and Ella Mayes Gott.¹

     James Russell married Rachel Alllison.

     Jesse Leon Russell was born on 22 June 1921 at Non, Hughes Co., OK. He married Wandine Middleton, daughter of Leo Middleton and Carmen Ercel Hill, on 25 November 1945.

     Jewell Russell married Jewell Taylor, daughter of Effie (?), on 28 November 1956 at Jackson Co., MO.

     John Russell was born circa 1805 at Virginia.¹ He married Jane (?).¹

     John Ambrose Russell was born on 3 August 1886 at East Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, WW II draft registration.¹ He married Frances C. King on 24 December 1909 at Beaver Co., PA. John Ambrose Russell died after 1942.

     John B. Russell was born circa 1908 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Earl Burdette Russell and Lenora Cost.¹

     John Richard Russell was born on 2 February 1923 at Olin, Jones Co., IA. He married Gail Ann Mosely on 27 December 1944 at Anamosa, Jones Co., IA. John Richard Russell died on 17 February 2008 at Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, at age 85.

     Joseph Russell was born in November 1842 at Ireland.¹ He married Margaret Boyd.² Joseph Russell died on 24 January 1921 at age 78.

     Kathleen Lucinda Russell was born on 28 April 1914 at Watkins, Benton Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Jesse Russell and Mary Elizabeth Gamble.¹ Kathleen Lucinda Russell married Merle G. Alderman, son of John Breckenridge Alderman and Gertrude Viola Richings, on 12 April 1938. Kathleen Lucinda Russell married Laurence M. Taylor on 14 September 1951 at Coldwater, Branch Co., MI. Kathleen Lucinda Russell died on 7 May 1998 at age 84. She was buried in May 1998 at North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien Co., MI, Find A Grave Memorial# 136142061.

     Lillian Russell was born on 5 December 1880. She married Henry Howard Adams, son of William J. Adams and Hannah Lavina Starr, on 24 December 1902. Lillian Russell died on 22 December 1968 at age 88.

     Margaret J. Russell was born circa 1900 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Earl Burdette Russell and Lenora Cost.¹

     Mary Russell married John Bradley.

     Mary C. Russell was born in November 1867 at Ohio.¹ She married Aurelius A. Bowman circa 1888.¹

     Mary Cornelia Russell was born on 2 December 1865 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI. She was the daughter of Asel Russell and Harriet R. Martin. Mary Cornelia Russell married Herbert Eugene Boyd, son of James Boyd and Matilda Neely, on 3 November 1892 at Macon, Lenawee Co., MI. Mary Cornelia Russell died on 3 May 1933 at Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI, at age 67. She was buried in May 1933 at Riverside Cemetery, Clinton, Lenawee Co., MI, Find A Grave Memorial# 71757333.