YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Edgar Lee Russell 1928–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1928

Birth Location: Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 21 Jun 1991

Death Location: Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jesse Russell

Mother: Pearl Rochester

Spouse(s): Dorothy Aiken

Children(s):

The story of Edgar Lee Russell began in 1928 in Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1946, Edgar Lee Russell resided in Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina, USA. Edgar Lee Russell married Dorothy Aiken, and had children including Billy Cotton Russell, Bobby Russell, Janice Marlene Russell, Joyce Ann Russell, Nancy Pressley, Susan Russell. Edgar Lee Russell passed away in 1991 in Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Edgar Russell
ER

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Edgar Lee Russell began in 1928 in Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1946, Edgar Lee Russell resided in Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Edgar Lee Russell married Dorothy Aiken, and had children including Billy Cotton Russell, Bobby Russell, Janice Marlene Russell, Joyce Ann Russell, Nancy Pressley, Susan Russell.
  • Edgar Lee Russell passed away in 1991 in Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edgar Russell's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Russell
1928–1991
Birth Place: Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Jesse Lee Russell
1905–1980
Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Pearl (May) Rochester
1909–1987
South Carolina
Grandparents
William (Perry) Rochester
1877–1946
Walhalla, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Leoma "Lee") Nichols
1886–1923
Pelzer, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Rochester
1847–1921
Charlotte Phillips
1853–1927
James Sexton
1870–
Hulda Nichols
1878–1952
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Jr
1814–1855
Jane Hinton
1815–1900
Peter Phillips
1833–1864
Margaret Quarles
1834–1891

Edgar Russell's Timeline

3 Records

1928
24 Feb 1928
Birth of Edgar Lee Russell in Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
1946
1946
Age 18
Edgar Lee Russell resided here in Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
1991
21 Jun 1991
Age 63
Death of Edgar Lee Russell in Cashiers, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Cashiers, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1928
    Event Place: Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 321
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 23 Jun 1991; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America; ,0.83778894,0.8345298

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Cashiers, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 321

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cashiers, N.C.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 23 Jun 1991; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America; ,0.83778894,0.8345298

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1991
    Event Place: Cashiers, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 23 Jun 1991; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America; ,0.83778894,0.8345298

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glenville, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE