This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.russell/3070.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello...I know this post is older but I am interested in the Russells. My gggg Grandfathers mother was Mary Jane Russell...John Godin(Goodine) was her son if I have my information right...I haven't completely finished searching yet. There is supposed to be a link to the Shannon for Lord John Russell as well.. Could you please email me at [email protected] and I will tell you the story to see if there is a connection. I am very intersested. Donna