He married Margaret Stringer on October 16, 1845. Together, they had 8 children.
Thomas passed away 17 Dec 1888 at Center Grove, Morgan, Alabama. He is buried at the Russell Cemetery, Somerville, Morgan County, Alabama.[1]
Sources
↑ (Find a Grave, database and images : accessed 27 March 2022), memorial page for Thomas J. Russell (8 Feb 1821–17 Dec 1888), Find a Grave Memorial ID 34264561, citing Russell Cemetery, Somerville, Morgan County, Alabama, USA ; Maintained by Melissa Suits (contributor 47220918) .
Family records of Beth R. Weeks
Probate: "Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999" Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court Records, 1820-1930; Indexes, 1820-1888; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Morgan County); Probate Place: Morgan, Alabama Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8799 #3570592 (accessed 4 July 2022) Thomas J Russell probate on 10 Jan 1889.
US Census
1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860" citing Page: 48; Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Affiliate Film Number: 19; FHL microfilm: 803019; Record number: 18786; FamilySearch Record: MHDF-QJ2 (accessed 4 July 2022) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBG-DB6 Image number 00486 Thos J Russel (39) in Eastern Division, Morgan, Alabama, United States. Born in S C.
Name
Sex
Age
Occupation
Birth Place
Thos J Russel
M
39
S C
Margaret Russel
F
35
Kentucky
Wm D Russel
M
13
Ala
Jas E Russel
M
11
Ala
John E Russel
M
9
Ala
Christopher F Russel
M
7
Ala
Nancy J Russel
F
4
Ala
Jason K Russel
M
1
Ala
1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870" citing Page: 17; Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 1; FHL microfilm: 000545531; Record number: 18666; FamilySearch Record: MHKG-B91 (accessed 4 July 2022) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QH7-CP6 Image number 00473 Thomas Russel (49) head of household in Apple Grove, Morgan, Alabama, United States.
1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880" citing enumeration district ED 266, sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm . FamilySearch Record: M4V4-2TG (accessed 4 July 2022) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBM-H54 Image number 00500 Thomas J Russell (59), married head of household in Election Precinct 7 Addison, Winston, Alabama, United States. Born in South Carolina, United States.
Name
Sex
Age
Status
Relation
Occupation
Birth Place
Thomas J. Russell
M
59
Married
Head
Farmer
South Carolina, United States
Margaret Russell
F
55
Married
Wife
Keeping House
Alabama, United States
William D. Russell
M
33
Married
Son
Medical Doctor
Alabama, United States
Julia A. Russell
F
29
Married
Daughter-in-law
Keeping House
Alabama, United States
Christopher F. Russell
M
27
Single
Son
School Teacher
Alabama, United States
Jason K. Russell
M
21
Single
Son
School Teacher
Alabama, United States
Mary F. Russell
F
19
Single
Daughter
Alabama, United States
Alexander C. Russell
M
16
Single
Son
Farm Hand
Alabama, United States
Thomas J. Russell
M
9
Single
Grandchild
Arkansas, United States
Cora M. Russell
F
6
Single
Grandchild
Arkansas, United States
Nancy P. Russell
F
4
Single
Grandchild
Arkansas, United States
Julia A. Russell
F
2
Single
Grandchild
Arkansas, United States
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DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Thomas by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA.
However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line.
It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Thomas: