Samuel Russell (1829–1883)
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- Born
- 1829
- Died
- 1883
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- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Russell born? 1829.
When did Samuel Russell die? 1883.
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Samuel Russell (1829–1883) was born in 1829, and died in 1883, at about age 54. A cemetery record documents Samuel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Samuel's life.
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1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 42 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Samuel Russell born?
Samuel Russell was born in 1829.
When did Samuel Russell die?
Samuel Russell died in 1883.
How old was Samuel Russell at the time of death?
Samuel Russell was about 54 years old.
Where is Samuel Russell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Samuel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Samuel Russell was born?
In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Who was president when Samuel Russell died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Samuel died.
What major events happened during Samuel Russell's lifetime?
During Samuel's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 19); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 34); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 42).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Russell?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1829
Death
1883
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AncestryData, "Samuel Russell (1829–1883)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/samuel-russell-1829-1883-25377587/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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