I'm hoping someone can help me find some information on my ancester Thomas Russell (also spelled Russel), who was born around 1817 in Ireland (according to the 1850, 1860, and 1870 censuses). Around 1842, he married Louisa Marshall (born abt. 1817 in England). They had at least three children in England: Mary Ann (born around 1844) Elijah (born around 1846), married Ellen Chambers in Jersey City, NJ James Joseph (born around 1848), married Margaret McCarthy (1847-1906) in Jersey City, NJ They emigrated to the US between 1848 and 1850, though I have been unable to find their arrival. The 1850 census of Brooklyn, NY shows them living in the 10th Ward. In Brooklyn, at least two more children were born: William (born around 1855), married Frances ? in NJ Louisa (born around 1857) The family were living in Brooklyn for the 1850 and 1860 census. The 1870 census finds them in Jersey City, NJ. I have been unable to find Thomas in the 1880 census. I'd love to hear from anyone who can shed some light on who Thomas's parents were or where in Ireland he hailed from. Good hunting, Susan Huff