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Francis Edward Russell 1868 – 1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1868

Birth Location: Blackford, Indiana, United States

Death Date: Dec 1953

Death Location: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States

Father: John Russell

Mother: Maria Clevenger

Spouse(s): Sarah 6

Children(s): Zelda Russell, Zelda Benson, William Russell, John Russell

In 1868, Francis Edward Russell entered the world in Blackford, Indiana, United States, born to John Lawrence Russell and Maria Clevenger. In 1870, Francis Edward Russell resided in Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA. In 1880, Francis Edward Russell resided in Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA. Francis Edward Russell married Sarah Ada Graves 6, and had children including Zelda C Russell, Zelda C Benson, William Clarence Russell, John Lawrence Russell. Francis Edward Russell passed away in 1953 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Francis Edward Russell entered the world in Blackford, Indiana, United States, born to John Lawrence Russell and Maria Clevenger.
  • In 1870, Francis Edward Russell resided in Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1880, Francis Edward Russell resided in Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA.
  • Francis Edward Russell married Sarah Ada Graves 6, and had children including Zelda C Russell, Zelda C Benson, William Clarence Russell, John Lawrence Russell.
  • Francis Edward Russell passed away in 1953 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Russell
1821 – 1894
Birth Location: Abington, Wayne, Indiana, United States
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Maria Clevenger
1823 – 1894
Birth Location: Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah 6
1866 – 1940
Birth Location: Roll, Blackford, Indiana, United States
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Children(s)

Zelda Russell
1891 – 1987
Birth Location: Indiana
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Zelda Benson
1891 – 1987
Birth Location: –
ZB
William Russell
1901 – 1955
Birth Location: Indiana
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John Russell
1907 – 1967
Birth Location: Blackford County, Indiana, USA
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Francis Russell's Ancestors

Self
Francis Russell
1868 – 1953
Birth Place: Blackford, Indiana, United States
Parents
John Lawrence Russell
1821 – 1894
Abington, Wayne, Indiana, United States
Maria Clevenger
1823 – 1894
Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Daniel Russell
1794 – 1869
North Carolina
Mary (Margret) Lytle
1800 – 1888
Mifflintown, Juniata Co, Pennsylvania, USA
Daniel Clevenger
1786 – 1856
Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, United States
Susannah (Susan) Fry
1791 – 1864
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Russell
Mary Sythe
Edward Lytle
1771 – 1846
Susanna Luken
1771 – 1818
Zachariah Clevenger
1750 – 1812
Mary Caskell
1759 – 1799
John Fry
1752 – 1792
Margaret Boyd
1755 – 1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Lytle
1730 – 1779
Margaret Lytle
1730 –
Abraham Lukens
1734 – 1806
Margret Fry
1734 – 1782
Thomas Clevenger
1722 – 1772
Mary Platt
1722 – 1800
Joshua Gaskill
1741 – 1759
Ann French
1740 – 1797
John Fry
1730 – 1794
Anne Miller
1735 –

Francis Russell's Descendants

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Francis (Edward) Russell (18 Feb 1868 – Dec 1953) m. Sarah (Ada Graves) 6 (9 Nov 1866 – Oct 1940)
  1. 1. Zelda (C) Russell (23 Nov 1891 – 14 Nov 1987)
  2. 2. Zelda (C) Benson (23 November 1891 – 14 November 1987)
  3. 3. William (Clarence) Russell (1901 – 1955)
  4. 4. John (Lawrence) Russell (27 Jan 1907 – 6 May 1967)

Francis Russell's Timeline

11 Records

1868
18 Feb 1868
Birth of Francis Edward Russell in Blackford, Indiana, United States
Blackford, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 2
Francis Edward Russell resided here in Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Francis Edward Russell resided here in Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Francis Edward Russell resided here in Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Francis Edward Russell resided here in Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Francis Edward Russell resided here in Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
Francis Edward Russell resided here in Washington, Blackford, Indiana
Washington, Blackford, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 67
Francis Edward Russell resided here in Washington, Blackford, Indiana
Washington, Blackford, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 72
Francis Edward Russell resided here in Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
1953
Dec 1953
Age 85
Death of Francis Edward Russell in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States
1954
6 Dec 1954
Age 86
Death of Francis Edward Russell in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1868
    Event Place: Blackford, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1027; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 5-12
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: T625_423; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 15
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: 578; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 285.0; FHL microfilm: 2340313
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: 266; Family History Film: 1254266; Page: 378B; Enumeration District: 162
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: M593_300; Page: 445B; Image: 398836; Family History Library Film: 545799
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: 360; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1240360
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: T624_340; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374353
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1954; Roll: 12

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: M593_300; Page: 445B; Image: 398836; Family History Library Film: 545799

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: 266; Family History Film: 1254266; Page: 378B; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: 360; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1240360

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: T624_340; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374353

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: T625_423; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: 578; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 285.0; FHL microfilm: 2340313

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1027; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 5-12

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: T627_1027; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 5-12

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1954
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1953
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1954; Roll: 12

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hartford City, Blackford County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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