Newaygo County MI Archives Biographies.....Russell, John November 14, 1829 - 
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Author: Chapman Brothers

JOHN RUSSELL, farmer, section 4, Goodwell Township, was born in Oxford Co., 
Durham Township, Can., Nov. 

14, 1829.  His parents, James and Annie (Mail) Russell were both natives of 
England.  They settled in 

Oxford County in 1828, and there passed the remaining years of their lives.  
Mr. Russell was ten years old 

at the time of his father's death, and was 23 years old when his mother passed 
away.  

He was married to Harriet, daughter of Christopher and Jane (Smith) Stockdale, 
born in Canada, June 6, 

1834.  In 1869 Mr. Russell removed to Newaygo County and settled in what was 
then the township of Big 

Prairie, and bought 160 acres of land, to which he has added by purchase until 
he has 200 acres of fine 

land in Goodwell Township.  Mr. Russell is neutral in politics, and has held 
the various school offices in 

the township.  In 1882 he was elected Supervisor and held the office two years.

The children of Mr. Russell's household are Hannah S., George and James C.

Additional Comments:
1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Newaygo Co.

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