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Stella Russell 1896 – 1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1896

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: Nov 1985

Death Location: Mc Leansboro, Hamilton, Illinois, USA

Father: James Russell

Mother: Arminta Hefner

Spouse(s): Thomas Johnson

Children(s): Chloe Johnson, Hallie Johnson, Ruby Johnson, James Johnson

In 1896, Stella Russell entered the world in Illinois, born to James Abel Russell and Arminta Hefner. In 1900, Stella Russell resided in Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Stella Russell resided in Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA. Stella Russell married Thomas Johnson, and had children including Chloe Marie Johnson, Hallie Johnson, Ruby Jane Johnson, James Henry Johnson. Stella Russell passed away in 1985 in Mc Leansboro, Hamilton, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Stella Russell entered the world in Illinois, born to James Abel Russell and Arminta Hefner.
  • In 1900, Stella Russell resided in Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Stella Russell resided in Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA.
  • Stella Russell married Thomas Johnson, and had children including Chloe Marie Johnson, Hallie Johnson, Ruby Jane Johnson, James Henry Johnson.
  • Stella Russell passed away in 1985 in Mc Leansboro, Hamilton, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Russell
1857 – 1945
Birth Location: Hamilton Illinois
JR
Arminta Hefner
1866 – 1939
Birth Location: Hamilton County, Ill
AH

Spouses(s)

Thomas Johnson
1889 – 1974
Birth Location: Illinois
TJ

Children(s)

Chloe Johnson
1919 – 1995
Birth Location: Walpole Hami, Illinois
CJ
Hallie Johnson
1923 –
Birth Location: Illinois
HJ
Ruby Johnson
1924 – 2010
Birth Location: Illinois
RJ
James Johnson
1927 –
Birth Location: Illinois
JJ

Stella Russell's Ancestors

Self
Stella Russell
1896 – 1985
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
James Abel Russell
1857 – 1945
Hamilton Illinois
Arminta Hefner
1866 – 1939
Hamilton County, Ill
Grandparents
Francis (Marion) Hefner
1827 – 1863
Tennessee
Eleanor (Jane) Hunt
1829 – 1921
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Hefner
1778 – 1835
Elizabeth Mackey
1786 – 1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Fredrick Hefner
1750 – 1808
Barbara Whisenhunt
1760 –
Joel Mackey
1747 – 1829
Sarah Joyce
1750 – 1835

Stella Russell's Descendants

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Stella Russell (17 Nov 1896 – Nov 1985) m. Thomas Johnson (5 Mar 1889 – 16 Feb 1974)
  1. 1. Chloe (Marie) Johnson (16 Mar 1919 – 7 Aug 1995) m. Clyde Essary (abt 1914 – 1954)
    1. 1. Mary Essary (abt 1938 – )
    2. 2. Venitia Essary (abt 1940 – )
  2. 2. Hallie Johnson (abt 1923 – ) m. Cecil Sinks (abt 1920 – )
  3. 3. Ruby (Jane) Johnson (27 Jan 1924 – 11 Aug 2010) m. Paul (G) Warren (6 Nov 1920 – 27 Aug 1946)
  4. 4. James (Henry) Johnson (abt 1927 – ) m. Charlotte (M) Smith

Stella Russell's Timeline

8 Records

1896
17 Nov 1896
Birth of Stella Russell in Illinois
Illinois
1900
1900
Age 4
Stella Russell resided here in Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Stella Russell resided here in Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Stella Russell resided here in Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Stella Russell resided here in Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Stella Russell resided here in Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois
Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 44
Stella Russell resided here in Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
1985
Nov 1985
Age 89
Death of Stella Russell in Mc Leansboro, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Mc Leansboro, Hamilton, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1896
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00809; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 33-18
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 342-24-3062; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; Index To Marriage Records 1846 - 1920 Inclusive Vo, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 61; Page: 111
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: T625_366; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 60
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0019
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0058
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: T624_291; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374304

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0058

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: T624_291; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374304

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: T625_366; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 60

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00809; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 33-18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Twigg, Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00809; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 33-18

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1985
    Event Place: Mc Leansboro, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 342-24-3062; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
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