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James Lafayette Russell
25 Dec 1878 – 31 Jul 1923
| Birth | 25 Dec 1878 |
| Death | 31 Jul 1923 |
| Cemetery | Smyrna Church Cemetery Emory , Rains County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Kristy Wade Turner on 18 May 2012 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88403257 |
Gravesite details
Double upright grey granite marker with spouse
Bio
Name: James Lafayette Russell Sex: M Birth: 25 DEC 1878 in Arkansas 1 Death: 31 JUL 1923 in Emory, Rains, Texas 2 3 Burial: 31 JUL 1923 Smyrna Cemetery, Emory, Rains, Texas Census: 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Collin, Texas; Roll T624_1539; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 4; Census: 1920 Justice Precinct 1, Rains, Texas; Roll T625_1840; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 150; Occupation: Farmer Note: Obituary Rains County Leader August 3, 1923 Mr. J.L. Russell Dead Mr. J.L. Russell, a well known and highly respected farmer living in the Rocky Point community South of Emory died early Tuesday morning after a long illness with stomach trouble having been confined to his bed nearly two years. His remains were buried at the Smyrna cemetery about 4 o'clock Tuesday evening, the funeral service being attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Mr. Russell was a high-toned Christian gentleman and was held in high esteem by his many friends. The Leader joins with friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. ---------- Father: Joseph Solomon (Joe) Russell b: 1855 in Sevier County, Arkansas Mother: Amelia Frances Tollett b: 5 JAN 1858 in DeQueen, Sevier, Arkansas Marriage 1 Sarah Emma Chapman b: 22 JAN 1876 in Collin County, Texas Married: 23 JAN 1900 in Collin County, Texas Note: Vol. 12 page 167 ----------------------- Children Albert J. Russell b: 28 FEB 1902 in Texas Paul Titus Russell b: 2 MAR 1903 in Texas Cecil Sidney Russell b: 30 JAN 1904 in Farmersville, Collin, Texas Millie F. Russell b: 18 FEB 1905 in Texas James Roy Russell b: 13 DEC 1907 in Farmersville, Collin, Texas John Hampton Russell b: 18 MAR 1909 in Farmersville, Collin, Texas Alma Payne Russell b: 30 MAY 1911 in Collin County, Texas Margie Ruth Russell b: 28 AUG 1913 in Rains County, Texas Vestell Russell b: 14 MAR 1915 -------------------------- Wife Name: Sarah Emma Chapman Sex: F Birth: 22 JAN 1876 in Collin County, Texas Death: 5 OCT 1948 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas 1 Burial: 6 OCT 1948 Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, Hopkins, Texas 1 Census: 1920 Justice Precinct 1, Rains, Texas Census: 1930 Precinct 1, Rains, Texas; Roll 2384; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 2 Note: Tombstone for her in Smyrna Cemetery. Death certificate lists Sulphur Springs Cemetery Informant Mrs Z.H. Landrum
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RUSSELL J.L 1878-1923
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Family
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Siblings
- Roxie Della Russell Wilson 1877–1947
- Dr Andrew Brunson Russell 1882–1950
- Sidney Samuel Russell 1883–1946
- Jacob Houston Russell 1892–1958
Children
- Albert J. Russell 1902–1915
- Paul Titus Russell 1903–1965
- Cecil Sidney Russell 1904–1959
- Millie F. Russell 1905–1915
- James Roy Russell 1907–1960
- John Hampton "Hamp" Russell 1909–1992
- Alma Payne Russell 1911–1973
- Margie Ruth Russell Landrum 1913–2000
- Vestell Russell Power Johnston 1916–2001
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