Hope you all don't mind another Russell descendant coming into the conversation. I'll post documentation regarding Robert, Alexander and the rest of the families ties back to Guilford Co. NC. Robert Russell (Sr.) married Delilah Reeves married 7-28-1777 in Guilford, N.C. Delilah was the daughter of James Reeves and wife Millicent. James Reeves parents were: William Reeves b. 1690 m. Margaret Burgess d. 1751 Granville,N.C. James Reeves and Millicent were parents of the following children: Malachi d. bef 1784 m. Fortune Burton d/o Richard Burton (Malachi & Fortune's children: Richard, Thomas, Martha, Jesse, William, Jonathan, Mary, Zella, Malachi & Thomas) Jeremiah m. Jane Brazile William m. Fortune Rhodes d. 1821 Madison, Ky. Elizabeth m. Holmes Judith m. Simon Moon DELILAH m. ROBERT RUSSELL Rhoda m. Parker Robert Russell that married Delilah Reeves was the son of William Russell Sr. of Guilford Co. NC who wrote in his will the following: "to my eldest son Robert, land east of Still House Branch whereon he lives to be his full part of my estate, remainder divided between William, John, David, James and Alexander". When David & Alexander sold the land willed to them by William Sr. it was by their brother Robert (10-10-1795). Still Branch. When John of Lee, Va. sold his land to James Russell (land that was grant to William Sr. 1784) it began at Robert Russell's corner mouth of Still Branch. When William Jr. sold his land that was his father's it was by David Russell's NE corner by William Jr's own line Gowdy's corner. When OUR Robert Russell died the sheriff seized part of his land and the description was as follows: Beginning Robert Russell's own survey runs west his own line to William Russell's corner west to William Gowdy's corner north on his own line to his corner west on his line east to first station and 17 acres laid off as widow's dower. Then when William Case bidded on the 131 acres it was beginning at Thomas Bath's corner east, north, north, west to William Gowdy's, south to Gowdy's corner, Still Branch, Potters Branch property late of William Russell dec'd. 1790 Guilford-Salisbury District 1-3-3 Died before 2-1-1798 Judgement against Estate of Robert Russell. Sum to satisfy. No goods or chattels. 263 acres by William Russell's corner. 17 acres of above laid off to his widow's part of her dower. Public sale to highest bidder. (Samuel Maxwell) OUR Robert Russell was the son of William Russell, Sr. The Robert Russell that married Susannah must have been a brother of William Russell, Sr. In his will he left money to **Robert & Alexander sons of Robert Russell dec'd. Also John Donaldson. Then to William his brother William's son and Thomas & Robert Washington Russell sons of his brother David. **This is one source for Robert and Alexander Russell later of Hardin Co. TN. Robert Russell Sr., husband of Delilah and father to the boys, died suddenly in Guilford Co. NC prior to 1800. At that time he had just made several land purchases in another NC County and apparently his money was caught up in this land purchase. The Sheriff took all but a few acres of the land in Guilford Co. to pay for the lands and estate. Then a couple of years later, James R. Russell repurchased these lands and in 1804 James and mother Delilah Russell sold this land. We have found a 1800 marriage for James R. Russell and Darius Burton in Guilford Co. However, it's our belief that she died before they arrived in Hardin Co. That James R. Russell most probably brought his mother Delilah to Hardin Co. and it appears that Delilah is in the 1830 Census for Hardin residing with Robert Russell and family, Delilah then being between 70 and 80 years of age. Then in 1835 Delilah died and Alexander Russell was the administrator of her will. 1800 Guilford Co. NC Census Delilah Russell Male 1784-1790 (Robert...on the 1820 Hardin he shows 1780-90) Male 1784-1790 Female 1784-1790 Male 1790-1800 (Alexander b. 1-15-1791) Male 1790-1800 Female 1790-1800 Female 1790-1800 Margaret Russell had already married Campbell Tucker (5-4-1799) so these above are in addition to her. She was born 1774-1784. James Russell was bond on Campbell & Margaret's marriage. Delilah and son James R. Russell sold lands in Guilford Co. 1804. (see below) James R. Russell married Dareus Burton April 2, 1800 Guilford Co. and Darius died enroute to Hardin Co. as verified by her descendant in 2003. P. 205 JAMES R. RUSSELL & DELILAH RUSSELL to JOSHUA HOPKINS1804 Delilah James R. /Joshua Hopkins /Bk. 8 p. 204 /150 Guilford Book 8, p. 205 State of North Carolina}Guilford County} 205 Guilford State aforesaid Begining at Thomas Bells corner post Oak: __? Thence east one hundred and ten poles to a Black Oak thence North eighty eight poles to post Oak thence West one hundred & Ten poles to post thence North sixteenth poles to the Centro between two post Oak a black Oak and two Hickorys thence West Sixty two poles to a double white Oak in Wm. GOWDY'S line, thence South on his line Forty two poles to his corner Spanish Oak thence East to the Still Branch thence down the various meanders thereof to its junction with Russell Branch alias Potter Branch thence down the various meanders of said Russells Branch Alias Potters Branch to George GULLETT'S Line thence along the line North to the first Station. Containing one hundred & thirty one acres of land Together with the Improvements Reversions Tenements Rents Issues & profits & also all the Estate Right Title Interest Property Claim and Demand whatsoever of in & to the piece parcel or tract of land & premises & every part thereof with the appurtenances thereto appertaining to have & to hold to the said Joshua HOPKINS his Heirs & Assigns for ever to him & their only proper use & behoof for ever & the said James R. Russell & Delilah Russell doth hereby Grant that he will for himself his heirs & every of them Warrant & forever Defend and leave bargained premises unto the said Joshua HOPKINS his Heirs & assigns for ever against him the said James R. RUSSELL & Delilah RUSSELL & their heirs & all & every other person or persons Claiming by from or any of them or all & every other person whatsoever. In Witness whereof they have here unto set his hand and affixed his seal the day & year above written.s/ James R. Russell (seal)s/ Delilah his O mark Russell (seal) Signed, Sealed & Delivered In the presence of John GULLETT Alexander MAXWELL N.C. Guilford County} May Court 1807John GULLETT proved the Execution of the within Deed in open Court & on motion order to be Registered. Test. J. Hamilton CC Transcribed by Martha Thayer. The 131 acres was originally Robert Russell's. 5-18-1802 the sheriff sold to William Case. It said goods & chattel of Robert Russell dec'd. Then William Case sold to James Russell. Then James & Delilah sold it. So he is the son of Robert & Delilah. Then this is the James Russell who came into Hardin Co. 1825 and he and Alexander purchased the lands. James deed was dated Dec. 25, 1825. Several Russells and their families moved to AR between 1853-54 following the death of Robert Russell of Hardin Co. This included John and America Russell Jackson, Robertson and Judith Russell Winchester, William and Elizabeth Russell Henry, Robert R. and Mary Ann Russell, a John Russell family and also some of the Reeves and Tucker families. I've many Russell documents and will be happy to share. I am the great granddaughter of Elizabeth Francis Russell who married William A. Henry 1831 Hardin Co. TN. Carolyn Anderson ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour