YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Lt Col William Russell 1715–1777 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Feb 1715

Birth Location: Orange, Culpepper, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 20 Mar 1777

Death Location: Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA

Father: Lt. General)

Mother: Mary Farmer

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Absolom Russell

The story of Lt Col William Russell began in 1715 in Orange, Culpepper, Virginia, USA. Lt Col William Russell married Priscilla Russell, and had children including Absolom Prestiss Russell. Lt Col William Russell passed away in 1777 in Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA.

Find more search results for Lt Russell
LR

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

  • The story of Lt Col William Russell began in 1715 in Orange, Culpepper, Virginia, USA.
  • Lt Col William Russell married Priscilla Russell, and had children including Absolom Prestiss Russell.
  • Lt Col William Russell passed away in 1777 in Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lt Russell's Ancestors

Self
Lt Russell
1715–1777
Birth Place: Orange, Culpepper, Virginia, USA
Parents
Lt. Col. William Washington Russell (Brevet Brigadier General)
1679–1757
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Mary Farmer
1700–1760
Orange, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Reverend (Dr. John "Rappahannock") Russell
1645–1737
Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth (Alice) Billington
1653–1729
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William MGGF
1606–1665
Martha Bredsha
1609–1694
Luke Billington
1628–1672
Barbara Russell
1632–1674
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Bedford)
1558–1613
Annie Yelf
1603–1628
Sir Fremington
1598–1660
Richard Russell
1603–1668
Lady Baylie
1602–1640

Lt Russell's Descendants

1.
LR
Lt (Col William) Russell (08 Feb 1715–20 Mar 1777)
  1. 1. Absolom (Prestiss) Russell 1760–1850
    1. 1. Absolem Russell 1790–1875 m. Nancy Burgin 1834–1901 m. Nancy Burgan 1798–
      1. 1. David Russell 1818–
      2. 2. Polly Russell 1820–
      3. 3. Jemima Russell 1824–
      4. 4. John Russell 1814–1901 m. Sarah (Sally) Dean 1813–1886 m. Sarah (Sally) Dean 1813–1886
        1. 1. William Russell 1844–
        2. 2. Nancy (Ann) Russell 1848–1917 m. Ira McIntosh 1852–1925
        3. 3. Absalom Russell 1836–1914
        4. 4. Elizabeth Russell 1854–
        5. 5. James (Burgin) Russell 1838–1917
        6. 6. David Russell 1840–
        7. 7. William Russell 1844–
        8. 8. John Russell 1846–
        9. 9. David Russell 1840–
        10. 10. William Russell 1844–
        11. 11. John Russell 1846–
        12. 12. William (Hall) Russell 1842–1927
        13. 13. Absalom (Crossam) Russell 1835–1914
        14. 14. David (Cummings) Russell 1840–
        15. 15. Daniel Russell 1841–
        16. 16. John (Yeary) Russell 1846–
        17. 17. Margarett Russell 1851–
        18. 18. Elizabeth Russell 1854–
        19. 19. Oliver Russell 1859–

Lt Russell's Timeline

2 Records

1715
08 Feb 1715
Birth of Lt Col William Russell in Orange, Culpepper, Virginia, USA
Orange, Culpepper, Virginia, USA
1777
20 Mar 1777
Age 62
Death of Lt Col William Russell in Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA
Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Feb 1715
    Event Place: Orange, Culpepper, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1777
    Event Place: Span, Johnson, Georgia, USA

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