James Russell 1777–1847
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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
James Russell was born in 1777 in Elgin Moray Scotland, the child of janet christie. James Russell had children including janet jessie russell convict. James Russell passed away in 1847 in Myreside Elgin Morayshire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- James Russell (1777–1847) was born in Elgin Moray Scotland and died in Myreside Elgin Morayshire. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
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James Russell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record