John Russell
John Russell was born in Lawrence county October 6, 1842. His father, Samuel Russell, was born in Greenbrier county, Virginia, March 5, 1801. He came to Lawrence county in 1822, and settled in Aid township. He was married to Miss Irwin in Symmes township, this county, but her death took place in 1840. He was married a second time to Susan West, the mother of John, the subject of this sketch. They raised a large family of children, eight of whom are deceased. He was a farmer by occupation. His death occurred October 31, 1871. His wife, who was born January 1, 1822, survives her husband, but she is in delicate health. John Russell was married to Eva L. Stewart, in Aid township, December 25, 1870. Her birth took place in Windsor township, May 28, 1850. Their children are: Examinnie, born September 14, 1871; Maggie, April 17, 1873; Harry, October 31, 1875, died November 1, 1875; Willie A., March 10, 1877. Mr. Russell educated himself for the school-room. He taught his first school in 1862. He taught five terms in Marion, Aid township. It was a labor of love with him and he met with unbound success. After his marriage he took up farming as an occupation, which he has pursued ever since. He is an expert in the breeding of Poland-China hogs, and has also introduced thoroughbred Jerseys. He has held the clerkship of Windsor township every term since 1877, and at present occupies that position. He was real estate appraiser in 1880. Mrs. Russell’s father, William M. Stewart, is a native of this county. John West, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in Virginia, and emigrated to Jackson county, Ohio, in 1835, settling near Oak Hill, where his death occurred. Address Mr. Russell at Willow Wood, Lawrence county, Ohio.
Atlas of Lawrence Co., Ohio by Hardesty (1882)