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Benjamin Monroe Russell 1894–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1894

Birth Location: Mill Springs, Polk, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1 JANUARY 1964

Death Location: Simpson, Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Monroe Russell

Mother: Zillah Wilson

Spouse(s): Ura Glenn

Children(s): Winnie Russell, George Russell, Elmer Russell, Royce Russell, Jack Russell

The story of Benjamin Monroe Russell began in 1894 in Mill Springs, Polk, North Carolina, United States. In 1900, Benjamin Monroe Russell resided in White Oak, Polk, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Monroe Russell resided in Ratliff, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA. Benjamin Monroe Russell married Ura Belle Glenn, and had children including Elmer Ardell Russell, George Martin Russell, Jack B Russell, Royce Paul Russell, Winnie Mabel Louise Russell. Benjamin Monroe Russell passed away in 1964 in Simpson, Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Monroe Russell began in 1894 in Mill Springs, Polk, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Monroe Russell resided in White Oak, Polk, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Monroe Russell resided in Ratliff, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Benjamin Monroe Russell married Ura Belle Glenn, and had children including Elmer Ardell Russell, George Martin Russell, Jack B Russell, Royce Paul Russell, Winnie Mabel Louise Russell.
  • Benjamin Monroe Russell passed away in 1964 in Simpson, Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Monroe Russell
1871–1925
Birth Location: Polk, North Carolina, United States
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Zillah Wilson
1871–1941
Birth Location: Polk County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ura Glenn
1896–1971
Birth Location: Whitesboro, Grayson, Texas, USA
UG

Children(s)

Winnie Russell
1915–1998
Birth Location: CEDAR HILL, MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA, USA
WR
George Russell
1921–2011
Birth Location: Cedar Hill, Oklahoma
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Elmer Russell
1919–2008
Birth Location: Taliaferro, Marshall, Oklahoma, United States
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Royce Russell
1928–2011
Birth Location: SIMPSON, MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA, USA
RR
Jack Russell
1932–2012
Birth Location: Simpson, Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America
JR

Benjamin Russell's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Russell
1894–1964
Birth Place: Mill Springs, Polk, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Monroe Martin Russell
1871–1925
Polk, North Carolina, United States
Zillah (Samantha) Wilson
1871–1941
Polk County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Mary (Polly) Cantrell
1838–1913
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
John (Monroe) Russell
1821–1870
York, York, South Carolina, United States
Benjamin (Taylor) Wilson
1848–1905
Polk County, North Carolina, United States of America
Delphia Byars
1848–1920
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
JACOB CANTRELL
1808–1870
William Wilson
1816–1860
Cynthia Coward
1812–1884
Andrew Byars
1815–1906
Tabitha Price
1816–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Martha Savage
1765–
Reuben Cantrell
1778–1830
Abraham Wilson
1787–1870
Juda Wilson
1787–1870
Benjamin Cowart
1774–1850
Elizabeth LAUGHTER
1787–1855
Drucilla Harrelson
1753–1816
Nathan Byars
1749–1846
Rachel Turner
1790–1840
Robert Price
1792–1830

Benjamin Russell's Descendants

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Benjamin (Monroe) Russell (28 Feb 1894–1 JANUARY 1964) m. Ura (Belle) Glenn (8 May 1896–24 MARCH 1971)
  1. 1. Winnie (Mabel (Louise)) Russell 1915–1998 m. Robert (Nelson) Irwin 1910–1980
  2. 2. George (Martin) Russell 1921–2011
  3. 3. Elmer (Ardell) Russell 1919–2008 m. lovina (k) kilgo 1921–2002
    1. 1. Diane (Lynn) Russell 1950–2001
    2. 2. shirley (a) russell 1938–2004
  4. 4. Royce (Paul) Russell 1928–2011
  5. 5. Jack (B.) Russell 1932–2012 m. Marjorie (Ruth) Gay 1931–2020
    1. 1. William (John) Russell 1951–2012

Benjamin Russell's Timeline

6 Records

1894
28 Feb 1894
Birth of Benjamin Monroe Russell in Mill Springs, Polk, North Carolina, United States
Mill Springs, Polk, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 6
Benjamin Monroe Russell resided here in White Oak, Polk, North Carolina, USA
White Oak, Polk, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Benjamin Monroe Russell resided here in Ratliff, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
Ratliff, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Benjamin Monroe Russell resided here in Taliaferro, Marshall, Oklahoma, USA
Taliaferro, Marshall, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Benjamin Monroe Russell resided here in Holfrod, Marshall, Oklahoma, USA
Holfrod, Marshall, Oklahoma, USA
1964
1 JANUARY 1964
Age 70
Death of Benjamin Monroe Russell in Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, USA
Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1894
    Event Place: Mill Springs, Polk, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taliaferro, Marshall, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1472; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 166
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Holfrod, Marshall, Oklahoma; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341649
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White Oak, Polk, North Carolina; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1241211
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ratliff, Johnston, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1254; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1375267
    [5] North Carolina, Birth Indexes
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: White Oak, Polk, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White Oak, Polk, North Carolina; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1241211

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ratliff, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ratliff, Johnston, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1254; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1375267

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Taliaferro, Marshall, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taliaferro, Marshall, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1472; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 166

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Holfrod, Marshall, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Holfrod, Marshall, Oklahoma; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341649

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Simpson, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 JANUARY 1964
    Event Place: Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Simpson, Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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