Mary E. Russell

Mary E. Russell - was born in Madison county, New York, December 5, 1830, where she was married May 10, 1855, to James M. Russell, born in Trumbull county, Ohio, June 19, 1821. Mrs. Russell moved to Paulding county in 1854. Mr. Russell died September 16, 1879. Their children are: Jennie, born August 26, 1856; Alfred J., August 24, 1861, died June 22, 1877; Homer G., February 17, 1869. Mrs. Russell is the daughter of Adijah and Mary (Minor) Gleason. Mr. Russell was a son of James W. and Jean Ann (Wolfcale) Russell. Mr. Russell held many offices of trust in the township, and was Treasurer and Clerk of the county. He was in the Mexican war, enlisted in the 16th Regiment United States Infantry, in the State of Illinois, under command of Captain Owen and Colonel Tibbetts; he came to Paulding county in 1849. Miss Jennie Russell is a teacher by profession, having attended the normal schools at Fostoria and Ada. Mrs. Russell conducts the business of her farm. Address, Oakwood, Paulding county, Ohio.