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James Russell (abt. 1850 - 1933)

James Russell
Born about in Letterleague, County Donegal, Irelandmap
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Husband of — married 16 Apr 1872 in Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Irelandmap
Descendants descendants
Died at about age 83 in Dromore, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Irelandmap
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Biography

James was born about 1850. He is the son of David Russell.

James married Isabella Duncan in the Conwal Parish Church on 16 April 1872. Witnesses were Catherine and Alexander Spratt.

James and Isabella had 5 children, 4 of which survived. In the 1878 Parish List of families, James lives next door to his parents.

They lived at Ballykeeran, Kilmacrenan where he worked as a Farmer.

In 1895 daughter Rebecca emigrated to America with her cousin Finley Russell Baxter Baxter-7553.

At the time of the 1911 Census, James is aged 63. Isabella is till living and they have 2 children at home, Robert 24 and Isabella 26.

James was widowed on 17 October 1913 when Isabella died at Ballykeeran aged 70. (1840-1913) Their daughter Isabella was present and informant of her death.

James never remarried and passed away in 1933 aged 83. His son Robert Russell of Dromore was present and informant of the death

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