YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

JAMES RUSSELL 1823 – 1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Apr 1823

Birth Location: Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland

Death Date: 18 Dec 1897

Death Location: Drummond, Victoria, Australia

Father: JOHN RUSSELL

Mother: MARGARET ARTHUR

Spouse(s): ELIZABETH NIMMO

Children(s): Catherine Russell, John Russell

JAMES RUSSELL was born in 1823 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland, the child of JOHN RUSSELL and MARGARET ARTHUR. In 1851, JAMES RUSSELL resided in Walsworth, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. JAMES RUSSELL married ELIZABETH NIMMO, and had children including Catherine Margaret Russell, John Russell. JAMES RUSSELL passed away in 1897 in Drummond, Victoria, Australia.

Find more search results for JAMES RUSSELL
JR

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:
B
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

  • JAMES RUSSELL was born in 1823 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland, the child of JOHN RUSSELL and MARGARET ARTHUR.
  • In 1851, JAMES RUSSELL resided in Walsworth, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.
  • JAMES RUSSELL married ELIZABETH NIMMO, and had children including Catherine Margaret Russell, John Russell.
  • JAMES RUSSELL passed away in 1897 in Drummond, Victoria, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

JOHN RUSSELL
1801 – 1859
Birth Location: Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
JR
MARGARET ARTHUR
1798 – 1861
Birth Location: Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
MA

Spouses(s)

ELIZABETH NIMMO
1818 – 1859
Birth Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
EN

Children(s)

Catherine Russell
1849 – 1859
Birth Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
CR
John Russell
1851 – 1859
Birth Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
JR

JAMES RUSSELL's Ancestors

Self
JAMES RUSSELL
1823 – 1897
Birth Place: Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Parents
JOHN RUSSELL
1801 – 1859
Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
MARGARET ARTHUR
1798 – 1861
Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Grandparents
JAMES RUSSELL
1770 – 1850
West Lothian, Scotland
ISOBEL ARTHUR
1770 – 1854
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Robert ARTHUR
1771 –
, Scotland
Elizabeth Bennet
1771 –
Great-Grandparents
JAMES ARTHUR
1732 – 1815
ELIZABETH WHYTE
1740 – 1778
ARTHUR
2nd-Great-Grandparents
ARTHUR

JAMES RUSSELL's Descendants

1.
JR
JAMES RUSSELL (22 Apr 1823 – 18 Dec 1897) m. ELIZABETH NIMMO (15 Jul 1818 – Oct 1859)
  1. 1. Catherine (Margaret) Russell (1849 – Oct 1859)
  2. 2. John Russell (1851 – Oct 1859)

JAMES RUSSELL's Timeline

7 Records

1823
11 May 1823
JAMES RUSSELL was christened in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1823
22 Apr 1823
Birth of JAMES RUSSELL in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 28
JAMES RUSSELL resided here in Walsworth, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
Walsworth, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
1861
1861
Age 38
JAMES RUSSELL resided here in Mid Street (kerrs Prop), Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
Mid Street (kerrs Prop), Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
1897
20 Dec 1897
Age 74
Burial of JAMES RUSSELL in Malmsbury Cemetery, Malmsbury, Victoria, Australia. (Presbyterian ground)
Malmsbury Cemetery, Malmsbury, Victoria, Australia. (Presbyterian ground)
1897
18 Dec 1897
Age 74
Death of JAMES RUSSELL in Drummond, Victoria, Australia
Drummond, Victoria, Australia
1898
11 Mar 1898
Age 75
JAMES RUSSELL - Will in Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia
Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Description
    Event Date: Oct 1859

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1898
    Event Place: Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1897
    Event Place: Malmsbury Cemetery, Malmsbury, Victoria, Australia. (Presbyterian ground)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 11 May 1823
    Event Place: Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1823
    Event Place: Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1710; Folio: 233; Page: 9; GSU roll: 193618.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1897
    Event Place: Drummond, Victoria, Australia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: August 1859
    Event Place: Sailed the 'Royal Charter' from Victoria Australia to Liverpool

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Walsworth, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1710; Folio: 233; Page: 9; GSU roll: 193618.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Mid Street (kerrs Prop), Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census
Find more search results for JAMES RUSSELL

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