Born in Missouri on Nov. 20, 1890.

(I have seen variations of birth year)

Died on April 16, 1937  

Married Laura Hongsermeyer on June 13, 1911

There is some question if William and Jim are actually the same son.

If anyone knows for sure, let me know. 

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William R Russell (Called Robert W in 1870 census), is the father of William H. Mary James is the mother.

Later census shows William R was born in Tennessee.

William H Russell (born Feb. 26,1859, died on April 6, 1906 in St. Louis, father of John Russell-my grandfather)

Lived in St. Ferdinand in 1860 and shows he was a farmer.

William H. lived on 4137 Penrose when he died.

John Robert Russell - Draft registration card.

John and Laura lived in the same building as the Hongsermeyers at 2114 Blair in 1920

Grave marker shows he was born in 1891. Draft card shows 1888.

1900 Census shows John is 11. Living at 4118 N. 11th St.

William Henry Russell (Great grandpa Russell)
     1859–1906

Florence M Hayes (Great grandma Russell)

     1862–1902

      Louise "Lulu" Russell
          1883–1961
       William H Russell
          1886–1918
       John Robert Russell (Grandpa Russell)
          1888–1937
       Rose Lee Russell
          1891–1963
       Joseph R Russell
          1893–1911
       Laura May Russell
          1896–1956
       Elmer Jerman Russell
          1900–1973

Tree from Wendy Russell (not sure her relation yet)

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Looks like William A and family, including William H, are living at 4606 Broadway

William H. (Great grandfather with 2nd wife) living at 6704 Broadway

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2114 Blair. Hongsermeyer in front, Russell is back. 

Solomon Russell (my Great-Great Grandfather, I think)

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John N. Russell (my Great Grandfather I think)