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William Houston Russell 1828–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 August 1828

Birth Location: Warren County, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 11 June 1887

Death Location: Phoenix, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Arnold Russell

Mother:

Spouse(s): Laura Jackson

Children(s): A. Russell, Laula Russell, Willie Russell, Retta Russell, Arnold Russell, Mellan Russell, Lu. Russell

The story of William Houston Russell began in 1828 in Warren County, Mississippi, USA. In 1850, William Houston Russell resided in Warren, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, William Houston Russell resided in Yazoo, Mississippi, USA. William Houston Russell married Laura Viriginia Jackson, and had children including A Russell, Arnold Russell, Laula Russell, Lu Russell, Mellan Russell, Retta Russell, Willie Russell. William Houston Russell passed away in 1887 in Phoenix, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Houston Russell began in 1828 in Warren County, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1850, William Houston Russell resided in Warren, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, William Houston Russell resided in Yazoo, Mississippi, USA.
  • William Houston Russell married Laura Viriginia Jackson, and had children including A Russell, Arnold Russell, Laula Russell, Lu Russell, Mellan Russell, Retta Russell, Willie Russell.
  • William Houston Russell passed away in 1887 in Phoenix, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Russell's Ancestors

Self
William Russell
1828–1887
Birth Place: Warren County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Arnold Russell
1796–1872
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James Russell
1762–1819
,Wake,North Carolina,USA
Elizabeth Gower
1771–1845
North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Lieutenant Sr.
1720–1797
Elizabeth Bean
1728–1800
Abel Jr.
1748–1780
Obedience Blakely
1740–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Russell
1679–1757
Martha Henley
1692–1784
Capt. Sr.
1702–1782
Elizabeth Hatton
1701–1782
Lord Sr.
1720–1780
Mary Gower
1724–1775

William Russell's Descendants

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William (Houston) Russell (11 August 1828–11 June 1887) m. Laura (Viriginia) Jackson (1837–1907)
  1. 1. A. Russell 1861–1945 m. Dr. (Charles F.) Causey 1850–1896
    1. 1. Ann (C.) Causey 1894–1957
    2. 2. Charles (Fletcher) Causey 1892–1970
  2. 2. Laula Russell 1865–
  3. 3. Willie Russell 1867–
  4. 4. Retta Russell 1867–
  5. 5. Arnold Russell 1871–
  6. 6. Mellan Russell 1873–
  7. 7. Lu. Russell 1876–

William Russell's Timeline

6 Records

1828
11 August 1828
Birth of William Houston Russell in Warren County, Mississippi, USA
Warren County, Mississippi, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
William Houston Russell resided here in Warren, Mississippi, USA
Warren, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
William Houston Russell resided here in Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
William Houston Russell resided here in District 3, Yazoo City, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
District 3, Yazoo City, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
William Houston Russell resided here in Phoenix, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
Phoenix, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
1887
11 June 1887
Age 59
Death of William Houston Russell in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 August 1828
    Event Place: Warren County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Phoenix, Yazoo, Mississippi; Roll: 669; Page: 276b; Enumeration District: 118
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Yazoo, Mississippi; Roll: M593_754; Page: 348A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Yazoo, Mississippi; Roll: M653_594; Page: 975; Family History Library Film: 80359
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Warren, Mississippi; Roll: 382; Page: 241a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Family History Books, Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Mississippi: Embracing an Authentic and Comprehensive Account of the Chief Events in the History of the State, and A Record of the Lives of Many of the Most Worthy and Illustrious Families and Individuals, Vol 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Warren, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Warren, Mississippi; Roll: 382; Page: 241a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Yazoo, Mississippi; Roll: M653_594; Page: 975; Family History Library Film: 80359

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Yazoo City, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Yazoo, Mississippi; Roll: M593_754; Page: 348A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Phoenix, Yazoo, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Phoenix, Yazoo, Mississippi; Roll: 669; Page: 276b; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 June 1887
    Event Place: Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Phoenix, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Warren, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, Bonds, Orders, 1823-1927; Author: Warren County (Mississippi). Chancery Clerk

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