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Joel Russel
1811 - 1885 (73 years)-
Name Joel Russel Birth 29 Jan 1811 Dutchess County, New York 
Gender Male Death 25 Jan 1885 Howard, Steuben County, New York Burial Notes - When about a year old his parents moved to Seneca County; lived there about 5 years, and moved to Tyrone,Schuyler Co.,NY. Joel being the oldest of the family, and in very moderate circumstance, it become his lot to be deprived of many of the advantages of aquiring an education which many even in those days of poor schools enjoyed. At the age of nineteen he commenced his time from his father for $75 and working on a farm (in Enfield,NY) by the month, when he was 24 years old he had not only paid his father, but saved enough to purchase 90 acres of land in Howard,NY, In 1878 he was an owner of 288 acres of excellant land. Joel was a staunch Republican and during the Civil War ever by word and action maintained our nations cause, he gave his sons to his country. His sons Horace and Abram, both died in the Civil War (Horace Russell was in the 109th NY Regt. and died in Beltsville,MD 27 Oct 1862; Abram B. Russell was in the 141st NY Regt. and died in Indianaplois,IN 18 Jun 1865). At the time of his death, Joel mentions sons; Lewis P. of Howard,NY, Harrison of Fremont,NY and Joel W. of Bath,NY. The value of his estate was $4,180.52, including 107 acres of farm land in Howard,NY.
- A farmer from Howard was driving down Main Street[Hornell] yesterday afternoon behind a pair of spirited horses, when the animals took fright near the furniture factory and started on a brisk run. It was impossible to hold them and they ran across the bridge at high speed. In turning after crossing the bridge they upset the wagon and threw the man out. His head struck on a stone cutting a bad gash in his forehead. The team came to a stand still near the harness shop. Dr. Parkhill dressed the man's wound and he was soon able to proceed on his way home with a borrowed wagon, his own having been wrecked. The farmer's name was Joel Russell, somewhat advanced in years. He is not considered seriously injured.
(Hornell Tribune, August 1884)
- Joel Russell has rented his farm for the coming year to his son Harrison.
(Hornell Tribune, November 1884)
- Howard - Joel Russell was taken seriously ill last Friday evening with heart disease but is some easing at present writing.
(Hornell Weekly Tribune, January 16, 1885)
- Howard - Joel Russel died yesterday 25th age 74 years lacking four days. His funeral will be held at the Baptist church Tuesday 27th at 1 p.m. Mr. Russell was an old resident of Howard and will be missed by a great many. Howard, Jan. 26th 1885.
(Hornell Weekly Tribune, Friday, January 30, 1885)
Person ID I135 OurNorthernRoots | Andrew's Ancestor Last Modified 26 May 2025
Father Ebenezer Russell, b. Abt 1781, Kent, Putnam County, New York d. Aft 1832 (Age ~ 52 years) Mother Sarah Mead, b. 14 Apr 1776, Dutchess County, New York d. 09 Dec 1851, Fremont, Steuben County, New York (Age 75 years) Marriage Abt 1810 Dutchess County, New York Family ID F189 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Eleanor Leek, b. 23 Jan 1806, Morris County, New Jersey d. 17 Apr 1856, Howard, Steuben County, New York (Age 50 years) Marriage 02 Nov 1834 Schuyler County, New York Children + 1. Lewis P. Russell, b. 21 Aug 1835, Hector, Schuyler County, New York d. 2 Dec 1909, Howard, Steuben County, New York (Age 74 years)+ 2. Harrison Russell, b. 4 Feb 1839, Howard, Steuben County, New York d. 22 Apr 1908, Fremont, Steuben County, New York (Age 69 years)3. Horace D. Russel, b. 15 Jan 1841, Howard, Steuben County, New York d. 28 Oct 1862, Beltsville, Prince George's County, Maryland (Age 21 years)4. Abram V. Russel, b. 3 May 1843, Howard, Steuben County, New York d. 18 Jun 1865, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (Age 22 years)5. Sarah Jane Russel, b. 28 Jul 1848, Howard, Steuben County, New York d. 28 Feb 1850, Howard, Steuben County, New York (Age 1 year)Family ID F43 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 2 Sally Ann Mather, b. 17 Oct 1824, Yates County, New York d. 12 Nov 1910, Howard, Steuben County, New York (Age 86 years) Marriage 6 Dec 1856 Howard, Steuben County, New York Children 1. Sarah S. Russel, b. 24 Mar 1853, Howard, Steuben County, New York d. 01 Mar 1862, Howard, Steuben County, New York (Age 8 years)+ 2. Joel William Russell, b. 10 Jan 1859, Howard, Steuben County, New York d. 27 May 1929, Seattle, King County, Washington (Age 70 years)Family ID F190 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Mar 2014
- When about a year old his parents moved to Seneca County; lived there about 5 years, and moved to Tyrone,Schuyler Co.,NY. Joel being the oldest of the family, and in very moderate circumstance, it become his lot to be deprived of many of the advantages of aquiring an education which many even in those days of poor schools enjoyed. At the age of nineteen he commenced his time from his father for $75 and working on a farm (in Enfield,NY) by the month, when he was 24 years old he had not only paid his father, but saved enough to purchase 90 acres of land in Howard,NY, In 1878 he was an owner of 288 acres of excellant land. Joel was a staunch Republican and during the Civil War ever by word and action maintained our nations cause, he gave his sons to his country. His sons Horace and Abram, both died in the Civil War (Horace Russell was in the 109th NY Regt. and died in Beltsville,MD 27 Oct 1862; Abram B. Russell was in the 141st NY Regt. and died in Indianaplois,IN 18 Jun 1865). At the time of his death, Joel mentions sons; Lewis P. of Howard,NY, Harrison of Fremont,NY and Joel W. of Bath,NY. The value of his estate was $4,180.52, including 107 acres of farm land in Howard,NY.
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Birth - 29 Jan 1811 - Dutchess County, New York 
Marriage - 02 Nov 1834 - Schuyler County, New York 
Marriage - 6 Dec 1856 - Howard, Steuben County, New York Death - 25 Jan 1885 - Howard, Steuben County, New York = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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