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James Edwin Russell

Birth	:	7 Sep 1848 Champaign County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	15 Mar 1932 Champaign County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	East View Cemetery, Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.6689148, -83.1014328
Description	:	History of Champaign Co Ohio: Its People, Industries James E Russell, proprieter of a well-kept farm of 68 acres at Eris, in Concord Twp, this county and vice-president of the board of education, Concord central school until January, 1916 was born on a farm one and one-fourth miles west of Eris and has lived in that neighborhood all his life, being one of the best-known and most progressive residents of that part of the county. He was born on Sept 6, 1848, son of Valentine and Margaret (Hill) Russell, members of pioneer families in that community, whose last days were spent... Read More	History of Champaign Co Ohio: Its People, Industries James E Russell, proprieter of a well-kept farm of 68 acres at Eris, in Concord Twp, this county and vice-president of the board of education, Concord central school until January, 1916 was born on a farm one and one-fourth miles west of Eris and has lived in that neighborhood all his life, being one of the best-known and most progressive residents of that part of the county. He was born on Sept 6, 1848, son of Valentine and Margaret (Hill) Russell, members of pioneer families in that community, whose last days were spent there. Valentine Russell was born on May 24 1814 and was four years of age when he came to Champaign County with his parents, Robert and Mary (Miller) Russell, from Virginia, the family settling in Concord Twp. Robert Russell was born in Loudoun Co VA, Nov 18, 1783 and was married there in 1811, remaining in that county until 1818 when he came over into Ohio with his family and settled in Concord Twp, this county, where he and his wife spent the remainder of their days, useful and influential pioneers of the county. Upon settling in Concord Twp, Robert Russell entered a quarter of a section of land and later became the owner of an additional quarter section, being a well-to-do farmer. He and his wife were members of the Methodist church and their children were reared in that faith. There were 8 of these children, those besides Valentine, the first in order of birth being James who married Julia Mitchell; Sarah, who married David H Neer; Robert Jr who married Mary Sweet and after her death Lydia Huff; Mary, who married Elias Wilson and after his death William Barger; Elizabeth who married Levi Johnson; Ann who married Ephraim G Miller and John who married Margaret Russell. As noted above, Valentine Russell was but 4 yrs of age when he came to this county with his parents from VA and he grew to manhood on the pioneer farm in Concord Twp. On July 26, 1836 he married Margaret Hill and established his home in that same township, becoming a substantial farmer, and there he and his wife spent the remainder of their lives. He died on May 23, 1871, and his widow survived him many years, her death occurring Dec 1903. They were the parents of 8 children of whom the subject of this sketch was fourth in order of birth, the others being as follow: Robert H born June 8, 1837 who married Almira J. Rohrer and died Sept 25, 1911; Minerva A born May 27 1839 wife of Silas N. Longfellow; Eliza J May 12 1841 wife of Adam P. Vance; Mary A who died in infancy; John F June 14, 1851 who married Emma Wiant and after her death Amanda Caldwell; Loren, who died at the age of 17 yrs, and Albert W April 4, 1859 who married May Snarr. James E Russell was reared on the home farm in Concord twp, receiving his schooling in the local schools and remained at home until he was 21 yrs of age, after which he began to farm on his own account. He was married in 1871 and with the exception of 10 yrs spent farming in Logan county, has lived all his life in this county, long having been a resident on his well-kept farm at Eris, where he is now living and where he and his wife are comfortably situated. Mr. Russell is a Republican and has for years taken an active part in local civic affairs, particularly with reference to the schools, and is the present vice-president of the board of education, Concord Central School and has done much to advance the interests of education in that section, the Concord central school being one of the best 'centralized' schools in this part of the state. Mr Russell has been twice married. On Dec 24 1871 he was united in marriage to Matilda J Kizer who was also born in this county and who died May 9, 1872. On April 30, 1879 he married Ann C Kizer, who was born on the old Kizer farm in this county on April 11, 1846 and a daughter of Philip Kizer and his wife, and to this union two children have been born, Charles E born on July 26, 1880 and Lillian B July 4, 1882. Charles E. Russell was educated in the common schools of this county and for some time taught school. On June 6, 1906 he married Zella Offenbacher and to this union two children have been born, Blanche E born Feb 4, 1908 and Marjorie F on May 31, 1909. Lillian B Russell was married Nov 14 1905 to John W Elwell and died May 6, 1912 leaving her husband and one child, a son, William R Elwell born July 27, 1909. Mr and Mrs Russell are members of the Concord Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Mr Russell is a member of the official board and one of the trustees, both taking an interested part in church work, as well as in the general good works and social activities of their home community.

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James Edwin Russell's memorial is located at: East View Cemetery, Westminster, Oconee County, USA.
When did James Edwin Russell death?
James Edwin Russell death on 15 Mar 1932 in Champaign County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 34.6689148
Longitude: -83.1014328

Family Members:

Parent

Valentine Russell

(1814 - 1891)

Margaret Hill Russell

(1818 - 1902)

Spouse

Matilda Jane Kizer Russell

(1850 - 1872)

Ann Catherine Kizer Russell

(1846 - 1922)

Siblings

Robert Hill Russell

(1837 - 1911)

Minerva Ann Russell Longfellow

(1839 - 1920)

John Fletcher Russell

(1851 - 1942)

Lorin Valentine Russell

(1854 - 1871)

Albert William Russell

(1859 - 1941)

Children

Lillian Blanche Russell Elwell

(1882 - 1912)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. East View Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6689148, -83.1014328

2. Westminster Memorial Park
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6691450, -83.1027400

3. First Baptist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6543200, -83.0852500

4. Saint Matthews Baptist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6530300, -83.0845940

5. Foothills Fellowship Church
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6611270, -83.0733330

6. Adams Family Cemetery
Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6877100, -83.1210990

7. Magold-Pugh Family Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6440330, -83.1081970

8. Old Phillips Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6883720, -83.0745140

9. Pelfrey Family Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6625390, -83.1374570

10. Clearmont Baptist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6713980, -83.0576340

11. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6408005, -83.0646973

12. Calvary Church of God Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6886500, -83.1462580

13. Alexander Huntsinger Family Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7083610, -83.0724970

14. Ramsey Creek Preserve
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6992000, -83.1437000

15. Hughes Family Cemetery
Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6550050, -83.1600260

16. Heritage Memorial Gardens
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6909480, -83.0459320

17. Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6206460, -83.1218300

18. Westminster Seventh Day Adventist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6963080, -83.0487230

19. Coneross Cemetery
Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7153015, -83.0691986

20. Toxaway Baptist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6599998, -83.1669006

21. Chauga Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6236000, -83.1389008

22. Poor Farm Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7232370, -83.1117440

23. Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6336580, -83.1535780

24. New Promised Land Baptist Church Cemetery
Westminster, Oconee County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6727667, -83.1689333