In a message dated 11/04/1999 11:21:49 PM Central Standard Time, ATSISSIE@aol.com writes: > I am new to this list. I just found out my 2nd great grandfather, Henry G. > Balch is buried in the Russett Cemetery and died there 1903. > > Does anyone know where I can find any history on this little forgotten town? > > I also found out there is a Russett Church. Is it still in existence? I am > very curious about this little town and why my grandfather would have > brought > his family there. > Hi Carolyn and others, I too, would be interested in finding any information about Russett. My g-grandfather, Joe (Josiah) RIGNEY is buried there also. His first wife, Emeline Burk died in 1917 and is buried in Tishomingo. He married a woman named Lillie and she is buried there also. Joe and Lillie Rigney had twin sons named Joy and Toy (no kidding) Rigney. I haven't been able to find a marriage record or find out who this Lillie was. I even have her death certf. and her maiden name is not on there. If anyone out there researching this area has any information about Joe and Lillie Rigney, I would appreciate it. Joe Rigney was my father's grandfather, and mother says she remembers visiting at the Rigney home there in Russett. She said Joe Rigney lived accross the road from a cemetery. Thanks, Joanna Smith Dunn