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Charles G. Russell

Birth	:	1872 Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Dec 1919 Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Wooster Cemetery, Wooster, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7851067, -81.9340820
Description	:	Funeral Held for Railroad Brakeman Car not placed in the clear caused fatal injury for Charles Russell "Funeral services for Charles Russell, Northwester brakeman, who died in a local hospital from injuries received when he was struck by a car in the Northwestern railroad yards Friday, were held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Johnson and Thenhaus undertaking parlors. Rev. E. J. T. Connely officiated. Burial was made in Prospect Hill cemetery. The pallbearers were Alfred Solomon, W. C. Dietrich, C. L. Miller, J. H. Butler, Burt McKeown, -[first letter smeared] Richards. Russell's injuries were... Read More	Funeral Held for Railroad Brakeman Car not placed in the clear caused fatal injury for Charles Russell "Funeral services for Charles Russell, Northwester brakeman, who died in a local hospital from injuries received when he was struck by a car in the Northwestern railroad yards Friday, were held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Johnson and Thenhaus undertaking parlors. Rev. E. J. T. Connely officiated. Burial was made in Prospect Hill cemetery. The pallbearers were Alfred Solomon, W. C. Dietrich, C. L. Miller, J. H. Butler, Burt McKeown, -[first letter smeared] Richards. Russell's injuries were not considered serious until a short time before the end came. He was riding on a train in the yards and evidently swung off to manipulate a switch when he was struck by a car which had not be placed in the clear. Russell sustained a bad bruise on his back as a result of the compact." Source: quoted from "The Norfolk Daily News", Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1919 on page 1. Charles Russell funeral will be held Tuesday with burial in Prospect Hill cemetery. He died Sunday in Norfolk. He was born April 3, 1875 in Harrison county, Iowa. He was survived by 1 sister Ada Russell who lives in the Michael home east of town; his father and 2 brothers: E. Russell and Herbert Russell all 3 live at Long Pine. He was struck by a railroad car in the Northwestern yards on Friday. Source: extracted from "The Norfolk Daily News", Monday, Dec. 15, 1919 on page 2; Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1919 on page 1. Note the year of birth in the article was given as 1875 while the marker shows it as 1872. Which one is correct? All of the census records and his marriage record indicate that Charles was born in 1875. Note that the article indicates that Ada is Charles' sister, when Ada is actually Charles' daughter. Note the article indicates that one of Charles' brother's name is "Herbert", when his actual name is Harry "Bert" Burdette Russell. Note the article indicates a brother named "E.", which stands for Edward Russell. Charles' parents are named Daniel A. and Katherine "Kate" (Butler) Russell.

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Where is Charles G. Russell's memorial?
Charles G. Russell's memorial is located at: Wooster Cemetery, Wooster, Wayne County, USA.
When did Charles G. Russell death?
Charles G. Russell death on 14 Dec 1919 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Charles G. Russell's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7851067
Longitude: -81.9340820

Family Members:

Spouse

Fredericka “Rika” Meyer Russell

(1879 - 1898)

Children

Ada Josephine Russell Ferris

(1898 - 1980)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.7851067, -81.9340820

2. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Wooster, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7789001, -81.9336014

3. Old Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7915000, -81.9367220

4. Old Seceder Church Burial Grounds
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Coordinate: 40.7932320, -81.9371140

5. Wooster German Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7955900, -81.9422960

6. Wooster Lot 62 Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7963190, -81.9443990

7. Saint James Episcopal Church Columbarium
Wooster, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7996610, -81.9397870

8. Old Wooster City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7998340, -81.9432600

9. First Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 40.8050373, -81.9353000

10. Miller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8153890, -81.9421940

11. Wayne County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7848015, -81.8896027

12. Price Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8227780, -81.9247220

13. Amish Plank Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8247780, -81.9241690

14. Immanuel Fellowship Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7478800, -81.8966490

15. Pioneer Cemetery
Wooster, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8029280, -81.9915250

16. Branch Cemetery
Wooster, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7550011, -81.9828033

17. East Union Cemetery
Honeytown, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7989006, -81.8735962

18. Weaver Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7952995, -81.8688965

19. Hermans Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7342238, -81.9062524

20. Trinity English Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7332001, -81.9059982

21. Sarah Collier Burial Site
Wooster, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8202200, -81.9933100

22. Stauffer Cemetery
Honeytown, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8008003, -81.8610992

23. Ramsey Cemetery #1
Apple Creek, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7702500, -81.8535280

24. Jefferson Pioneer Cemetery
Wooster, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8004265, -82.0234146