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Walter Franklin Russell 1880–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1880

Birth Location: Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 15 Jan 1940

Death Location: Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Alexander Russell

Mother: Nanie Wilson

Spouse(s): Maggie Hooper

Children(s): William Russell, Oklahoma Russell, Elmer Russell, Lapha Russell, Lillian Russell, Cleland Russell, Richard Russell

The story of Walter Franklin Russell began in 1880 in Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Walter Franklin Russell resided in District 6, Carroll, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Walter Franklin Russell resided in Civil District 5, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA. Walter Franklin Russell married Maggie Hooper, and had children including Cleland Russell, Elmer Russell, Lapha Franklin Russell, Lillian Graple Russell, Oklahoma Homer Russell, Richard C Russell, William Francis Russell. Walter Franklin Russell passed away in 1940 in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Franklin Russell began in 1880 in Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Walter Franklin Russell resided in District 6, Carroll, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Franklin Russell resided in Civil District 5, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA.
  • Walter Franklin Russell married Maggie Hooper, and had children including Cleland Russell, Elmer Russell, Lapha Franklin Russell, Lillian Graple Russell, Oklahoma Homer Russell, Richard C Russell, William Francis Russell.
  • Walter Franklin Russell passed away in 1940 in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Russell
1849–1908
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Nanie Wilson
1852–1910
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Maggie Hooper
1878–1963
Birth Location: Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

William Russell
1916–1992
Birth Location: Toone, Hardeman, Tennessee, United States
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Oklahoma Russell
1907–1990
Birth Location: Tennessee
OR
Elmer Russell
1903–1938
Birth Location: Bolivar, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
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Lapha Russell
1900–1985
Birth Location: Madison, Tennessee, United States
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Lillian Russell
1910–1981
Birth Location: Bolivar, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
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Cleland Russell
1906–1968
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Richard Russell
1902–1973
Birth Location: Tennessee
RR

Walter Russell's Ancestors

Self
Walter Russell
1880–1940
Birth Place: Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Alexander Russell
1849–1908
Tennessee, United States
Nanie Wilson
1852–1910
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Margaret Russell
1832–1917
Tennessee
George (W) Wilson
1831–
Tennessee
Elizabeth (E) Jones
1831–1907
Maury, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Russell's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Franklin) Russell (28 Feb 1880–15 Jan 1940) m. Maggie Hooper (13 February 1878–17 November 1963)
  1. 1. William (Francis) Russell 1916–1992 m. Opal (Lucille) Preslar 1919–1996
  2. 2. Oklahoma (Homer) Russell 1907–1990 m. Hester Brandon 1907–1997
    1. 1. Pansy (Ruth) Russell 1926–1992 m. Amos (Earl) Anderson 1923–2014
      1. 1. Brenda (Joyce Anderson) Riley 1947–2016
      2. 2. Tim Anderson –1972
    2. 2. Carolyn (June) Russell 1930–1958 m. Dennis (Paul) Myracle 1925–1999
      1. 1. Delinda (Lou) Smith 1947–2002
    3. 3. Telitha (Sue) Russell 1934–1995 m. George (Elbert) Gatton 1923–1961 m. Edward (Leroy) Presley 1928–1984
    4. 4. Nell (Marie) Russell 1928–1929
    5. 5. Willie (Brandon) Russell 1938–1938
    6. 6. Patricia (Ann) Russell 1943–2006
  3. 3. Elmer Russell 1903–1938 m. Lora Barnes 1908–1995
  4. 4. Lapha (Franklin) Russell 1900–1985 m. Mucie (Claris) Russell 1902–1978
    1. 1. Sylvia (I) Russell 1936–2019 m. Euel (Waylon) Cox 1933–2014
    2. 2. James (Clarence) Russell 1924–1924
    3. 3. Walker (V) Russell 1920–
    4. 4. Lillie (M) Russell 1923–2004
    5. 5. Virgil (Dempsey) Russell 1925–1998 m. Vernie (Genola) Bridges 1928–1984
      1. 1. James (Kelly) Russell 1948–1987
    6. 6. Margie (M) Russell 1928–2020 m. Harry (Fern) Pate 1922–1992
      1. 1. Charlotte (Anne) Pate 1951–
  5. 5. Lillian (Graple) Russell 1910–1981 m. Lester (Vernon) Pinson 1902–1975
    1. 1. Billy (Eugene) Pinson 1932–2015
    2. 2. Barbra (Lynn) Pinson 1935–2008
    3. 3. Douglas (O'Neil) Murdaugh 1927–1967
  6. 6. Cleland Russell 1906–1968 m. Bessie (L) Moore 1906–1960
    1. 1. J (W) Russell 1926–2010
      1. 1. Stephen (Anthony) Russell 1951–2014
    2. 2. Kenneth (Ray) Russell 1928–1979
  7. 7. Richard (C) Russell 1902–1973 m. Ava (Loreen) Wilson 1907–1987
    1. 1. James (Carmel) Russell 1925–1990

Walter Russell's Timeline

11 Records

1880
28 Feb 1880
Birth of Walter Franklin Russell in Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Walter Franklin Russell resided here in District 6, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Walter Franklin Russell resided here in Civil District 5, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Walter Franklin Russell resided here in Civil District 7, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
Walter Franklin Russell resided here in Hardeman, Tennessee
Hardeman, Tennessee
1918
Abt 1918
Age 38
Walter Franklin Russell resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 40
Walter Franklin Russell resided here in Civil District 1, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Walter Franklin Russell resided here in District 1, Madison, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1937
1937
Age 57
Walter Franklin Russell resided here in Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1940
14 Jan 1940
Age 60
Death of Walter Franklin Russell in Bemis, Madison, Tennessee
Bemis, Madison, Tennessee
1940
15 Jan 1940
Age 60
Burial of Walter Franklin Russell in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1880
    Event Place: Bemis, Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Walter F Russell, "United States Census, 1910", "United States Census, 1910," index and images, FamilySearch ( : accessed 14 Jul 2014), Walter F Russell, Civil District 7, Hardeman, Tennessee, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 45, sheet 1A, fam
    [2] Walter F Russell, "United States Census, 1930", "United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch ( : accessed 14 Jul 2014), Walter F Russell, District 1, Madison, Tennessee, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0035, sheet 6A, family 1
    [3] Walter F Russell in household of Alexander Russell, "United States Census, 1880", "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch ( : accessed 14 Jul 2014), Walter F Russell in household of Alexander Russell, District 6, Carroll, Tennessee, United States; citing sheet 70B, NARA
    [4] Walter F Russell, "United States Census, 1920", "United States Census, 1920," index and images, FamilySearch ( : accessed 14 Jul 2014), Walter F Russell, Civil District 1, Madison, Tennessee, United States; citing sheet 17B, family 274, NARA microfilm public
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1504; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1375517
    [6] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 5
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1754; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 155; Image: 657
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: 1576; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241576
    [9] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 6, Carroll, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: 1576; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241576

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1504; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1375517

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Hardeman, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1918
    Record Source: U.S., Lists of Men Ordered to Report to Local Board for Military Duty, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Lists of Men Ordered to Report to Local Board for Military Duty in the District of Columbia; NAI Number: 1159403; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System (World

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1754; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 155; Image: 657

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Madison, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bemis, Madison County
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1940
    Event Place: Bemis, Madison, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 5
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1940
    Event Place: Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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