This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WARREN RUSSELL BUTLER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WZVBAIB/3184 Message Board Post: Dr. William Lambert RUSSELL was my 2 great grandfather (George Washington RUSSELL's older brother). They all grew up in a house in Concord/Carlisle Massachusetts that was built by their ancestor Benjamin RUSSELL in 1680. This remained in the family for five generations. (Note: Descendants of WILLIAM RUSSELL OF CAMBRIDGE William/Benjamin/William/James/James/James/) WILLIAM LAMBERT RUSSELL, MD History of Worcester County with Biographical Sketches of many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men ===== Compiled under the supervision of D. Hamilton Hurd Vol. 1 – Illustrated - Philadelphia J.W. Lewis & Co. 1889 William Lambert RUSSELL, M.D., a native of Carlisle, Middlesex Co. MA, who enjoys the distinction of being the oldest living graduate of Harvard University, and is also the oldest resident of Barre, was born Oct. 28, 1799, in a house that was built in 1680. His parents were James and Mary Ann (BUTLER) RUSSELL. The father was born in the part of Concord that was later added to Carlisle, about the year 1775. He was a farmer during his active period, and his last days were spent in Lowell, MA where he died at the age of 83 years. His children were: William L., Emerson, Mary Ann, James Sullivan and George W. James Sullivan RUSSELL resides in Lowell, MA. The early education of Wm. L. RUSSELL was obtained in the district schools of Carlisle. He assisted in carrying on the home farm until he was 15 years old, when he went to live with the Hon. Samuel HORR. During his 2 years residence with that gentleman he attended the Groton Academy. Subsequently, after teaching school for a time, he fitted for college at the Westford Academy, entered Harvard University in 1822 and graduated there from with the class of 1826. After leaving college he resumed teaching. Deciding afterward to adopt a profession, he studied medicine with Dr. PROCTOR, of Lexington, MA, Dr. DOANE of Boston and completed the 3 years course at the Harvard University Medical School from which he graduated in 1872. For a part of the 3 years he was an assistant physician at the McLean Asylum. In 1831 he began the profession in Barre, establishing his office in a house which stood upon the site of Mr. George E. BATES' residence, and boarding with Mehitable CALDWELL, who occupied the DESPER. House, located at the corner of Union and Pleasant Streets. After a successful career of 20 years, during which he followed his profession in Barre and the adjacent towns, he retired. On June 2, 1836, Dr. RUSSELL was united in marriage with Mary Ann WARREN, who was a native of Roxbury and a resident of Hubbardston, MA. Born of this union were 2 daughters and 1 son. The latter died at the age of 8 years. Caroline, the elder daughter, married William HOWLAND, of Lynn, Ma., both of whom are now deceased. Marianne, the surviving daughter, married J.C. BARTHOLOMEW, of Hardwick, now a prominent businessman of Barre. In politics, Dr. RUSSELL is a Republican. At one time he was officially connected with the School Board, but he has never sought public office. In religious belief he is a Unitarian. For his advanced age his mental and physical activity is remarkable. On pleasant days he works outdoors about his residence with the vigor of a much younger man. He keeps a diary of his daily transactions and manages his own business affairs. A director of the First National Bank, he attends the meetings of the directors regularly. He attributes his remarkable longevity to the fact that from his youth he has carefully observed the laws that tend to promote health. His present stronghold upon life bids fair to realize the hopes of his many friends, and carry him beyond the century mark. He resides with his surviving daughter and her husband.