Rufus Russell

Rufus Russell - and Jane Charlton, were united in marriage in Allen county, March 6, 1861. He is a native of Cattaraugus county, New York, born March 9, 1827; and she of Fairfield county, born July 9, 1834. Their parents are Ebenezer and Phoebe (Freeman) Russell, settlers in this county in 1859, and John and Elizabeth (Camp) Charlton. They have nine children, all are living but one: John Charlton, born June 17, 1852; Rufus, August 27, 1855; Edward, April 19, 1858; William, December 14, 1860, died October 6, 1875; Martin, July 15, 1863; Honorah, May 9, 1867; Elizabeth, March 21, 1870; Huron, December 16, 1872; Estella, October 6, 1875. Rufus and Edward reside in Texas; the remaining children in Jackson township. Rufus has filled the responsible positions of Township Treasurer, Trustee, and Infirmary Director. When he came here there was no road in his locality, and no house between his cabin and Paulding; he now has a fine farm in a flourishing condition. His brother Edward was in the 47th Ohio; enlisted in 1864; was honorably discharged. Mr. Russell’s address is Paulding, Paulding county, Ohio.