Who was Mary Russell?

Mary Russell (1828–1868) was born in Cole, Missouri, USA and died in Miller, Missouri, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Mary M Russell 1828–1868

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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 28 Dec 1828 · Cole, Missouri, USA

Died 6 Nov 1868 · Miller, Missouri, USA

Father Joseph Russell

Mother Mary Polly Henley Chiles

Siblings Abraham Franklin Frank Russell, Barsheba Russell, Elizabeth Russell, Henry Clay Russell, John J 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)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary M Russell began in 1828 in Cole, Missouri, USA. Mary M Russell passed away in 1868 in Miller, Missouri, USA.

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Life Timeline

1828

Birth of Mary M Russell in Cole, Missouri, USA

Birth

1868

Death of Mary M Russell in Miller, Missouri, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Russell

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Cole, Missouri, USA (1828) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Russell (1828–1868) was born in Cole, Missouri, USA and died in 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 Mary 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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