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Willie L Russell 1887–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 June 1887

Birth Location: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 15 November 1948

Death Location: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Russell

Mother: Littie Richardson

Spouse(s): Mattie Conner

Children(s): Annie russell, Luvinia Hicks, Lucille Russell, Lois Russell

In 1887, Willie L Russell entered the world in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America, born to John H Russell And Littie Richardson. In 1900, Willie L Russell resided in Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Willie L Russell resided in Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, USA. Willie L Russell married Mattie Viola Conner, and had children including Annie Elizabeth Russell, Lois Irene Russell, Lucille Hagood Russell, Luvinia Spencer Hicks. Willie L Russell passed away in 1948 in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Willie L Russell entered the world in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America, born to John H Russell And Littie Richardson.
  • In 1900, Willie L Russell resided in Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Willie L Russell resided in Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, USA.
  • Willie L Russell married Mattie Viola Conner, and had children including Annie Elizabeth Russell, Lois Irene Russell, Lucille Hagood Russell, Luvinia Spencer Hicks.
  • Willie L Russell passed away in 1948 in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Russell's Ancestors

Self
Willie Russell
1887–1948
Birth Place: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
John H Russell
1860–
Virginia, USA
Littie Richardson
1862–1939
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Alfred (C) Richardson
1835–1901
Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Mary (J.) Richardson
–1868
Dan River, Pittsylvania, VA
Great-Grandparents
Moses Richardson
1804–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Russell's Descendants

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Willie (L) Russell (7 June 1887–15 November 1948) m. Mattie (Viola) Conner (6 Jan 1900–12 June 1934)
  1. 1. Annie (Elizabeth) russell 1920–1969
    1. 1. Jimmie (Davis Culley) sr 1943–1990
  2. 2. Luvinia (Spencer) Hicks 1918–1982
  3. 3. Lucille (Hagood) Russell 1923–1987
  4. 4. Lois (Irene) Russell 1913–1987

Willie Russell's Timeline

4 Records

1887
7 June 1887
Birth of Willie L Russell in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 13
Willie L Russell resided here in Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Willie L Russell resided here in Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, USA
1948
15 November 1948
Age 61
Death of Willie L Russell
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 June 1887
    Event Place: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T624_1631; Page: 18b; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1375644
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T624_1631; Page: 18b; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1375644

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 November 1948
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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