Who was Henry Russell?

Henry Russell (1821–1884) was born in Virginia, USA and died in Eldon, Miller, Missouri, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Clay Russell 1821–1884

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Jan 1821 · Virginia, USA

Died 12 May 1884 · Eldon, Miller, Missouri, USA

Father Joseph Russell

Mother Mary Polly Henley Chiles

Siblings Abraham Franklin Frank Russell, Barsheba Russell, Elizabeth Russell, John J Russell, Mary M Russell, Matilda C Russell, Nancy Russell, Sarah Virginia Russell, William Burch Russell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Russell

Mary Polly Henley Chiles

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1821, Henry Clay Russell entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to joseph russell and mary polly henley chiles. Henry Clay Russell passed away in 1884 in Eldon, Miller, Missouri, USA.

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1821

Birth of Henry Clay Russell in Virginia, USA

Birth

1884

Death of Henry Clay Russell in Eldon, Miller, Missouri, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Russell

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Virginia, USA (1821) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Russell (1821–1884) was born in Virginia, USA and died in Eldon, Miller, Missouri, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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