This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mlewis37 Surnames: RUSSELL, FEWELL, MOSS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.stanislaus/6050/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Turlock Tribune Wednesday,Jan. 24, 1923 Turlock, Stanislaus Co.,CA Vetearn of '61 Dies at Advanced Age of 84. Is Borne to Rest Yesterday Afternoon. Comrades Attend The rapidly diminishing ranks of silver headed warriors of '61 was lessened by the death of John C. Russell, 84, at his Orange street home from the infirmities of old age. On December 4, Mr. and Mrs. Russell celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, surrounded by a host of friends. He had only been ailing for a few weeks at the time of his demise. John C. Russell was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania in May, 1838, and he later moved to Iowa. Eighteen years ago he moved to Turlock, and during his residence here he made a host of staunch and loyal friends. When Abraham Lincoln--(cannot read)--enlisted and ----Company K of---ment from 1862 until the fall of 1865 when he was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Mr. Russell is survived by his widow, Mrs. Maria A. Russell; two sons, W.O. Russell of McCook, Nebraska, and J. P. Russell of Brimingham, Ala., and two daughters, Mrs. Eva Fewell and Mrs. J. J. Moss, both of Turlock, and one adopted son, G. C. Russell of San Dimas, Calif. Twenty-seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive the deceased. Funeral services were held from the Seventh Day Adventist church yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Adolph Johnson officiating. Interment took place in the Turlock cemetery. Veterans of the Civil War, and members of the Relief Corps were in attendance at the burial service. Transcribed by Minnie [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.