This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: msmartins Surnames: Russell, Garrett Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.russell/5979/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am researching my Russell line which reportedly may be from Lunenburg VA (or area) and was in Williamson TN. I am looking for the father of my James B Russell (b. ca 1808, VA), married 1824 in Williamson, moved to Hinds MS, and d. 1853 in Franklin LA. I am trying to find if and how the Williamson TN Russells are connected and how or if they are connected to Lunenburg (I did find reference to a connection with I believe Philip Russell of Lunenburg). In 1820, I find these Russells: Pleasant Russell (26-45) Elam Russell (26-45)appears to be listed twice Jeremiah Russell (26-45) James Russell (45 ) Benjamin Russell (45 ) In 1830, I find these Russells: John Russell (40-50) Jeremiah Russell (30-40) Elijah Russell (30-40) Benjamin Russell (50-60) James Russell (20-30) there are two males this age- believe this is my James B Elam Russell (40-50) In 1840, I find these Russells: Matthew Russell (40-50) John Russell (50-60) Henry Russell (20-30) George Russell (20-30) Elijah Russell (40-50) Benjamin Russell (60-70) My James Russell was now in Hinds Co, MS >From here and there info, I find that Pleasant Russell was born in 1779 in Bedford County, VA s/o James. John was born abt 1785 in VA and was married to Susan. Jeremiah was born ca 1794 in VA and wife's name was E (Elizabeth?). Elijah was born ca. 1800 in VA and wife was probably Delilah Garrett, which I believe is the sister of Sarah D Garrett, my James B's wife. Interestingly, James and Sarah had children Elijah Jefferson, William Ryley, Pleasant G, and Benjamin F as well as Nancy, Mary E, and Augustus D. Another interesting note is a decendant of Pleasant Russell:Benjamin Franklin Russell (whose father was Robert Curren Russell) ended up in Elam County, TX where a decendant of James B also resided: Robert E Lee Russell (who had an uncle Benjamin F). Would love any additional information on any Russell family that resided in Wiliamson County, TN any time during the early 1800's. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.