Wayne County IN Archives Biographies.....Russell, John S. April 8, 1839 - 
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Author: History of Wayne County, Indiana;Volume II, (1884)

Centre Township
p. 360 & 361

John S. Russell, farmer, Centre Township, was born in Wayne County, Ind., 
April 8, 1839, the eldest son of Vinnedge and Mary J. (Rich) Russell. He lived 
on the farm with his father till manhood, receiving a common-school education. 
He was married in 1861 to Mary J. Smith. To them were born four daughters, but 
one of whom is living---Clara. The deceased are---Nora, Elizabeth and 
Francena. Mrs. Russell lived but a few years. In 1875 Mr. Russell married 
Elmira J., daughter of Oliver T. and Mary (King) Jones. From 1871 till 1874 
inclusive, Mr. Russell was engaged in the saw-mill business, cutting lumber 
for a railroad company in Henry County, Ind. Since then he has been 
successfully engaged in farming. He has 221 acres of fine, well-cultivated 
land. His wife is a member of the Christian church.

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