Thanks to help I received, I found My Russell's back another notch. I found them on the Hinds Co, MS 1850 census. James B. Russell , age 44 , M , farmer , born in VA Sarah D. Russell, 45, F, , VA E. A. Russell 23 , M, TN William R. Russell 23 , M, TN Plesant L. Russell 20, M, TN Benj F. Russell 19, M, TN Mary E. Russell 17, F, TN Augustus Russell 13, M TN Nancy Russell 22, F TN In 1860 William R. Russell ( My great-grandfather ),and Benjamin F., both married are living in Franklin Parrish LA. Sarah D. is living with Benjamin F. Does anyone have any information about this Russell Family? What county in VA ? What county in TN? Who are James B. Russell's parents ? What happened to the other children ? Thanks for any help. Dorothy