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John Thomas “J.T.” Russell

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Birth	:	3 Sep 1890 Nance County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	25 Nov 1960 Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3510017, -97.9813995
Description	:	From the book: Fullerton's First 100 Years" pg# 116 John Thomas Russell was born near Fullerton on September 3, 1890, the eldest child of William Thomas and Lillias Laird Russell, pioneer residents of Nance county. He grew up on a farm in the Loup Valley west of Fullerton, attended rural school, high school in Fullerton and Stuart, Nebraska and Lincoln Business College. In 1910, he was employed by the Fullerton National Bank, and in 1913 the Russell family became stockholders of the First National Bank. James R. Russell became president, and John T. became bookkeeper and assistant cashier. In... Read More	From the book: Fullerton's First 100 Years" pg# 116 John Thomas Russell was born near Fullerton on September 3, 1890, the eldest child of William Thomas and Lillias Laird Russell, pioneer residents of Nance county. He grew up on a farm in the Loup Valley west of Fullerton, attended rural school, high school in Fullerton and Stuart, Nebraska and Lincoln Business College. In 1910, he was employed by the Fullerton National Bank, and in 1913 the Russell family became stockholders of the First National Bank. James R. Russell became president, and John T. became bookkeeper and assistant cashier. In 1915, he became cashier and was active in managing the bank, and in 1928, he was elected President and remained in this position until his death November 25, 1960. On May 26, 1915 he was married to Jessie Whitney of Fullerton and three children were born to them: Margaret, Jean, and John W. (Jack). J. T. had a strong interest in community welfare and its advancement. He was interested in fields of business, farming and livestock. He was member and Elder of The Presbyterian Church, a charter member of the Lions Club, served on the Volunteer Fire Department and City Council, and was Treasurer of American Red Cross many years and through World War I and II. He served the Bank as its President for 32 years. Margaret Russell was born in Fullerton, educated in Fullerton Public Schools and graduated from Fullerton High School. She attended Rockford College, Rockford Illinois, University of Nebraska, and graduated from Lincoln School of Commerce. She is employed at First National Bank and Trust and is currently Vice President. Jean L. Russell Young was born in Fullerton, educated in Fullerton Public Schools and graduated from Fullerton High School. She graduated from Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri and the University of Nebraska and received her masters from Colorado State University, Greeley, Colorado. She taught school in Oakland and Pender, Nebraska and has been in the Voc. Ed. Department of Highland Park, Illinois High School, teaching in both food and fabrics. John W. (Jack) Russell was born to John T. and Jessie Whitney Russell February 20, 1924 in Fullerton. He was educated in Fullerton City schools and graduated in 1942. He attended the University of Nebraska one semester and enlisted in the armed services in February, 1942. He served overseas and was discharged a 1st Lt. in August 1946. He returned to the University of Nebraska where he graduated with a BA and BS degree in Pharmacy. He married Dorothy J. Davis, August 14, 1949 and has owned and operated Russell Drug Store in Fullerton for more than 25 years. Their children are John Davis Russell born August 4, 1954, graduated from Fullerton High School in 1972 and Hastings College in 1976 with a BA in Business. Timothy William was born May 8th, 1957, graduated Fullerton High School in 1975 and Hastings College in 1979 with a BA in Business. From the 1940 Who's Who: RUSSELL, JOHN T: Banker; b Nance Co, Neb Sept 3, 1890; s of W T Russell-Lillie K Laird; ed Fullerton HS; LBC 1909-10; m Jessie Whitney May 26, 1915 Fullerton; s John W; d Margaret, Jean; 1913- with First Natl Bank. Fullerton 1928-pres, Neb Bankers Assn; Comm Club; Lions; Presby Ch; Indep; hobby, fishing; res Fullerton

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John Thomas “J.T.” Russell death on 25 Nov 1960 in Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.3510017
Longitude: -97.9813995

Family Members:

Parent

William Thomas Russell

(1858 - 1924)

Lillias Laird Russell

(1863 - 1946)

Spouse

Jessie E. Whitney Russell

(1896 - 1995)

Siblings

William Hugh “Bill” Russell

(1896 - 1968)

Arthur Laird “Pete” Russell

(1898 - 1992)

Children

Margaret Russell

(1916 - 2003)

Jean L. Russell Young

(1918 - 2013)

John W. “Jack” Russell

(1924 - 1998)

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