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    1. [Norfolk Co MA] RUSSELL - BALLISTER Family Photograph
    2. Shelley Cardiel
    3. I've "rescued" an old photograph of Chas Theodore RUSSELL which was taken at the McCormick Studio in Boston, Massachusetts. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's or 1890's with Mr. RUSSELL appearing to be in his 60's or 70's at the time. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding the subject of the photograph: Charles Theodore RUSSELL b. 20 Nov 1815 in Princeton, MA to parents Charles Theodore RUSSELL (b. 4 Mar 1793 in Princeton, MA) and Persis HASTINGS (b. 27 Nov 1793 in Princeton, MA). Charles married Sarah Elizabeth BALLISTER (b. 24 Mar 1817) on 1 Jun 1840 in Dorchester, MA and together they had 10 children including, Sarah Ann; Elizabeth Ballister; Sarah Ann; Josephine Emma; Sarah Louise; Charles Theodore; Joseph Ballister; Henry Edwards; William Eustis; and Clara Sumner RUSSELL. The children were all born in Boston, MA except Clara who was born in Cambridge, MA, all between 1841 and 1860. Charles died 16 Jan 1896 in Cambridge, MA. I believe that he was a State Representative, Senator, and Mayor of Cambridge at some point in time as well. Census records provide the following information: 1860 census of Cambridge, MA: Chas T. RUSSELL, age 45, an Atty at Law, born MA Sarah E. RUSSELL, age 43, born MA Elizabeth RUSSELL, age 18, born MA Josephine RUSSELL, age 13, born MA Sarah RUSSELL, age 12, born MA Theodore RUSSELL, age 9, born MA Joseph RUSSELL, age 7, born MA Henry RUSSELL, age 5, born MA William RUSSELL, age 4, born MA + 2 servants 1870 census of Cambridge, MA: Charles T. RUSSELL, age 54, a Lawyer, born MA Sarah E. RUSSELL, age 50, Keeping House, born MA Joyce E. RUSSELL, age 23, no occupation, born MA Sarah L. RUSSELL, age 21, no occupation, born MA Charles T. RUSSELL Jr., age 19, a College Student, born MA Joseph B. RUSSELL, age 18, a clerk, born MA Henry E. RUSSELL, age 14, at School, born MA William E. RUSSELL, age 12, at School, born MA + 2 domestic servants 1880 census of Cambridge, MA: Chas Theo RUSSELL, age 64, a Lawyer, born MA, parents born MA Sarah E. RUSSELL, wife, age 62, Keeping House, born MA, parents born MA Chas T. RUSSELL Jr., son, age 29, a Lawyer, born MA Joseph P. RUSSELL, son, age 27, in Mercantile House, born MA Lillian H. RUSSELL, dau-in-law, age 25, a boarder, born MA, parents born MA Henry E. RUSSELL, son, age 25, a Clerk, born MA Wm. E. RUSSELL, son, age 23, a Lawyer, born MA + 2 servants I am hoping to locate someone from this RUSSELL Family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

    06/21/2009 03:14:54