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

Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell 1852 – 1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Mar 1852

Birth Location: Giles County, TN

Death Date: 24 Jun 1934

Death Location: Precinct, Wichita, Texas, USA

Father: David Russell

Mother: Rebecca Bennett

Spouse(s): William Williams

Children(s): William Williams, David Williams, Lelia Williams, Pearl Williams, Kerley Williams, Minnie Williams, Jennie Williams, Dora Williams, Jesse Williams, Ruby Williams, Edward Williams

In 1852, Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell entered the world in Giles County, TN, born to David Russell and Rebecca "Becky" L Bennett. In 1870, Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell resided in Memphis Ward 7, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell resided in Plano, Collin, Texas, USA. Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell married William Franklin Williams, and had children including William Oliver Williams, David Allen Williams, Lelia Maude Williams, Pearl May Williams, Kerley Williams, Minnie Ola Williams, Jennie B Williams, Dora L. Williams, Jesse V Williams, Ruby Williams, Edward Williams. Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell passed away in 1934 in Precinct, Wichita, Texas, USA.

Find more search results for Mary Russell
MR

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

  • In 1852, Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell entered the world in Giles County, TN, born to David Russell and Rebecca "Becky" L Bennett.
  • In 1870, Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell resided in Memphis Ward 7, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell resided in Plano, Collin, Texas, USA.
  • Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell married William Franklin Williams, and had children including William Oliver Williams, David Allen Williams, Lelia Maude Williams, Pearl May Williams, Kerley Williams, Minnie Ola Williams, Jennie B Williams, Dora L. Williams, Jesse V Williams, Ruby Williams, Edward Williams.
  • Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell passed away in 1934 in Precinct, Wichita, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Russell
1821 – 1887
Birth Location: Giles Co,Tennessee
DR
Rebecca Bennett
1825 – 1907
Birth Location: Giles County, TN
RB

Spouses(s)

William Williams
1850 – 1920
Birth Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
WW

Children(s)

William Williams
1871 – 1939
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
WW
David Williams
1873 – 1927
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
DW
Lelia Williams
1875 – 1937
Birth Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
LW
Pearl Williams
1878 – 1929
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
PW
Kerley Williams
1881 – 1958
Birth Location: Texas, USA
KW
Minnie Williams
1883 – 1969
Birth Location: Texas
MW
Jennie Williams
1885 – 1961
Birth Location: Texas, USA
JW
Dora Williams
1888 – 1889
Birth Location: Texas, USA
DW
Jesse Williams
1890 – 1958
Birth Location: Texas, USA
JW
Ruby Williams
1893 – 1974
Birth Location: Texas, USA
RW
Edward Williams
Birth Location: Tennessee
EW

Mary Russell's Ancestors

Self
Mary Russell
1852 – 1934
Birth Place: Giles County, TN
Parents
David Russell
1821 – 1887
Giles Co,Tennessee
Rebecca ("Becky" L) Bennett
1825 – 1907
Giles County, TN
Grandparents
Robert (P Russell) *
1797 – 1838
Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Nancy Grant
1798 – 1880
Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Russell's Descendants

1.
MR
Mary (Elizabeth "Eliza") Russell (20 Mar 1852 – 24 Jun 1934) m. William (Franklin) Williams (September 12, 1850 – 21 Oct 1920)
  1. 1. William (Oliver) Williams (31 May 1871 – 15 Jul 1939) m. Sallie (L.) Williams (26 July 1871 – 21 June 1896) m. Maggie (Leota Alabama) Spangler (28 Sept 1878 – 25 Apr 1962)
    1. 1. Emmett Williams (11 Nov 1892 – 28 Jun 1942)
    2. 2. Homer (Salmon) Williams (21 Aug 1895 – 02 Nov 1977)
    3. 3. Mozelle Williams m. Loyse (Benjamin) Spikes (8 May 1914 – 28 Feb 1962)
      1. 1. Spinks Spikes
        1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Spikes (04 Jul 1858 – 6 March 1934) m. Mary (Emma) Rodgers (5 January 1861 – 10 March 1957)
    4. 4. Ocie Williams (abt 1909 – )
    5. 5. H (B) Williams (abt 1911 – )
    6. 6. Morris Williams (abt 1912 – )
    7. 7. Burnie Williams (abt 1917 – )
  2. 2. David (Allen) Williams (8 Apr 1873 – Jan 17, 1927)
  3. 3. Lelia (Maude) Williams (August 11, 1875 – 29 Mar 1937)
  4. 4. Pearl (May) Williams (5 Jun 1878 – 14 Jan 1929)
  5. 5. Kerley Williams (May 1881 – 9 Aug 1958)
  6. 6. Minnie (Ola) Williams (3 Jul 1883 – 5 Aug 1969)
  7. 7. Jennie (B) Williams (Sep 1885 – 4 Nov 1961)
  8. 8. Dora (L.) Williams (May 8, 1888 – October 6, 1889)
  9. 9. Jesse (V) Williams (Aug 1890 – 26 Feb 1958)
  10. 10. Ruby Williams (Nov 1893 – 26 Sep 1974)
  11. 11. Edward Williams

Mary Russell's Timeline

7 Records

1852
20 Mar 1852
Birth of Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell in Giles County, TN
Giles County, TN
1870
1870
Age 18
Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell resided here in Memphis Ward 7, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis Ward 7, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell resided here in Plano, Collin, Texas, USA
Plano, Collin, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell resided here in Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA
Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Wise, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Wise, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 68
Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell resided here in Sunset, Montague, Texas, USA
Sunset, Montague, Texas, USA
1934
24 Jun 1934
Age 82
Death of Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Russell in Precinct, Wichita, Texas, USA
Precinct, Wichita, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Giles County, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunset, Montague, Texas; Roll: T625_1835; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 107
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Plano, Collin, Texas; Roll: 1296; Page: 216B; Enumeration District: 025
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Memphis Ward 7, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1563; Page: 256B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wise, Texas; Roll: T624_1600; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0250; FHL microfilm: 1375613
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Daily Times; Publication Date: 26 Jun 1934; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.5237222,0.49617782,0.5806806&xid=3355
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Memphis Ward 7, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Memphis Ward 7, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1563; Page: 256B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Plano, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Plano, Collin, Texas; Roll: 1296; Page: 216B; Enumeration District: 025

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Slidell, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wise, Texas; Roll: T624_1600; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0250; FHL microfilm: 1375613

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sunset, Montague, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunset, Montague, Texas; Roll: T625_1835; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Henrietta Road
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Daily Times; Publication Date: 26 Jun 1934; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.5237222,0.49617782,0.5806806&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1934
    Event Place: Precinct, Wichita, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Daily Times; Publication Date: 26 Jun 1934; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.5237222,0.49617782,0.5806806&xid=3355
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alvord, Wise County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Mary 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