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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb Feb. 22, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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WILLIAM K. RUSSELL
 
	Although Mr. Russell has not been in the Pend d'Oreille valley as 
long as some, still he has manifested during his residence here the true 
pioneer spirit and is properly classed as one of the substantial men of the 
community. He resides about one mile west from Dalkena, where he devotes 
himself to farming and stock raising, having one hundred and sixty acres of 
land. This land was secured by the homestead  right in 1900 and since that 
time he has been making excellent improvements, and the fact that he has 
cleared thirty acres in three years manifests his industry and thrift.
	William K. Russell was born in Ontario, Canada, on July 29, 1867, 
the son of Andrew and Clara Russell, natives of Canada. They were the 
parents of three children, William K., Fred and Nellie. They  died when our 
subject was but six years old. The father was a professor in the academy in 
Napanee, Ontario, and our subject received his education in the world famed 
schools of that province. As stated, when he was six years of age he was 
left an orphan and was thus early thrown out to meet the hardships and 
responsibilities in the world. After completing his education, at the age 
of seventeen, he began clerking in a general store, later devoting himself 
to canvassing, and in 1890 took up lumbering, which he followed until 1900, 
when he came to the Colville valley. Mr. Russell has been appointed deputy 
county assessor and in 1902 was elected road supervisor, and in both these 
capacities has manifested ability and integrity. In political matters, Mr. 
Russell pulls with the Republicans and manifests a deep interest in the 
welfare, both of his party and the community. He is a young man of sound 
principles and has won the confidence and respect of all who know him.