Who was Philip Russell?

Philip Russell (1650–1730) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Philip Russell 1650–1730

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Feb 1650 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 7 Feb 1730 · Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Russell 2Nd Baron Of Thornhaugh

Mother Martha Haddington

Siblings Benjamin Russell, Jason Russell, Joseph Russell, Joyce Russell, Martha Russell, Phebe Russell, Rev Dr John Rappahannock Russell, William Russell

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Russell 2Nd Baron Of Thornhaugh

Martha Haddington

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1650, Philip Russell entered the world in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to william russell 2nd baron of thornhaugh and martha haddington. Philip Russell passed away in 1730 in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1650

Birth of Philip Russell in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1730

Death of Philip Russell in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Philip Russell

This ancestor line traces from Aston Clinton, Buckingham, England (1500) to Cambridge, Middlesex, MA (1650) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Philip Russell (1650–1730) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Philip 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 3 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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