Posted on: Amelia County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amelia/650 Surname: RUSSELL ------------------------- Hello Kathleen. Not sure whether my info will help you or vice-versa. I believe my 7xgreat grandfather, WILLIAM RUSSELL of Amelia Co. VA, might be the same as yours. He married twice - first a lady named Anne, then a lady named Mary. I don't know the maiden name for either of these ladies. This William was born elsewhere (possibly England) around 1705 and had arrived in Virginia (Amelia Co.) by 1734. Later, he owned property in Lunenberg & Halifax counties, Virginia. I descend from his son, also named WILLIAM RUSSELL, who was probably born in Virginia, but the exact date is unknown. This William died 6/29/1792 in Guilford Co. NC. My line then continues down through his son, again named WILLIAM RUSSELL, who was born ABT 1756, probably in Virginia, married MARGARET DOWNEY around 1781 in Guilford Co. NC (the Downeys were also from Amelia Co. VA), and died 8/21/1810 in Guilford Co. NC. I'm unsure which of these William Russells, if any, match up with yours, but I would be interested in exchanging information. My info on the two earlier Williams is very sketchy, however. I also know other Russell contacts who may be able to help you further. Please feel free to email me directly at iwritewords@yahoo.com.