Who was William Russell?

William Russell (1730–1809) was born in Boharm, Morayshire, Scotland and died in Keith, Banffshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Russell 1730–1809

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jan 1730 · Boharm, Morayshire, Scotland

Died 16 Feb 1809 · Keith, Banffshire, Scotland

Father John Russell

Mother Janet Bain

Spouse Agnes Russell

Children Alexander Russell, Elspet Russell, George Russell, Isabel Russell, James Russell, Jannet Russell, John Russell, Robert Russell, William Russell

Siblings Charles Russell, David Russell, James Russell, Jean Russell, John Russell, Margaret Russell, Thomas Russell

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Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … Scotland, Select Marriages Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index

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Biography

In 1730, William Russell entered the world in Boharm, Morayshire, Scotland, born to john russell and janet bain. William Russell married agnes russell, and had children including alexander russell, elspet russell, george russell, isabel russell, james russell, jannet russell, john russell, robert russell, william russell. William Russell passed away in 1809 in Keith, Banffshire, Scotland.

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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages
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1730

Birth of William Russell in Boharm, Morayshire, Scotland

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1730

William Russell was baptized in Boharm,Moray,Scotland

Baptism

1809

Death of William Russell in Keith, Banffshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Russell

This ancestor line traces from Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland (1652) to Boharm, Moray, Scotland (1730) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Russell (1730–1809) was born in Boharm, Morayshire, Scotland and died in Keith, Banffshire, Scotland. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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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