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Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1835 - 1896

Biography

Samuel Russell (1835-1896) was a farmer and lumber salesman, who served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1882 and 1883. Russell was born in Canada, and lived in Missouri before moving to Utah in 1861. He died in 1896.

Citation:
Harold B. Lee Library. Dept. of Archives and Manuscripts. Samuel Russell (Sr. and Jr.) Collection, 1989: ǂb p. 3 (1835-1896)

Samuel Russell papers, 1843-1928 (Samuel Russell; Sammy Russell; mission to Canada in 1882 to 1883)

UPB files, March 13, 2020 (Samuel Russell, Sr.; born in Carletton Settlement, Toronto, Canada June 7 1835; baptized by Parley P. Pratt into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; family moved to Richmond, Missouri, then later to Utah in 1861; raised mules and cattle; sold lumber; married Lucy Pratt in 1869; married Henrietta Pratt in 1877; served mission to United States and Canada in 1882 to 1883)

FamilySearch, March 13, 2020 (Samuel Russell; born 7 June 1835 in Charleston, Canada; died 20 April 1896 in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

James A. Garfield presidential land grant and military letter

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225551610]
Identifier: MSS 3897
Abstract

A certificate signed by James A. Garfield and a military letter, 1881-1882.

Dates: 1881-1882

Frederick Augustus Herman Frank Mitchell letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324201]
Identifier: MSS SC 2490
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter dated 19 Sept. 1889 and addressed to Samuel Russell of Logan, Utah. The item was written in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mitchell asks Russell to come to Skull Valley, Utah to operate a steam sawmill for the Hawaiian members of the Mormon Church who had settled there.

Dates: 1889 September 19

Russell family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6123
Abstract The first part of this collection contains select papers from the life of Samuel Russell, Sr. The bulk of these papers are hand copied letters from John M. Vaughn, a frequent correspondent of Samuel Russell who lived in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War. The second half of the collection contains the papers of his son, Samuel Russell, Jr. Many of these papers include documents from when Russell Jr. worked as William Henry King's secretary in Washington, D.C., while King served in the US...
Dates: 1846-1947

Russell family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1511
Scope and Contents The collection consists of correspondence, journals, daybooks, newspaper clippings, a scrapbook, rough drafts of a few of Samuel Russell's papers and letters, a passport, genealogical information, memorabilia pamphlets, books, and an oil painting. The second part of the collection deals mainly with Samuel Russell, Jr. and his legal career with Senator William Henry King and with the King, Burton & Nibley law firm. This section includes correspondence and papers prepared and written by...
Dates: 1822-1954

Samuel Russell, Sr. correspondence

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230310473]
Identifier: MSS SC 1317
Scope and Contents Three handwritten and signed letters. One was written by Samuel Russell (1891) and the other two, by William Maughn (1863) and Nathanial V. Jones (1889), were written to him. Maughn responds to Samuel Russell's criticism of Judge Cradlebaugh's speech on "Utah and the Mormons," telling him that Cradlebaugh's criticism could also be applied to his own letter. Jones writes of raids that have occurred at Samuel Russell's home and the resulting trouble for his wives. Russell comments on an...
Dates: 1863-1891

Samuel Russell, Sr. letters received

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230319961]
Identifier: MSS SC 2159
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letters addressed to Samuel Russell from various friends and family members. The items deal with personal matters as well as the Mormon Church, its practices including polygamy, and how it was perceived.

Dates: 1865-1891

Samuel Russell, Sr. letters received

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230332824]
Identifier: MSS 2159
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letters addressed to Samuel Russell from various friends and family members. The items deal with personal matters as well as the Mormon Church, its practices including polygamy, and how it was perceived.

Dates: 1865-1891

Samuel Russell papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9413
Content Description

Collection consists of letters to and from Samuel Russell, covering topics of family matters, missionary work, and travel. Two documents mention Civil War events. Also includes a tribute to Russell's sister Isabella M. Johnson upon her funeral, and a receipt for rent and provisions. Materials dated 1843 to 1928.

Dates: 1843-1928

Joseph F. Smith letter and affidavit

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2489
Scope and Contents Handwritten and signed letter dated 7 Oct. 1889. The item was addressed to Samuel Russel. Smith had asked Russell to take charge of the sawmill connected with the Hawaiian colony in Skull Valley, Utah and expresses regret that Russell turned him down. Smith said, "I had no special manifestations of the Spirit about it." Also included is a typewritten affidavit dated 6 June 1906 and signed by Smith stating that he "had been duly elected to the office of President and Director of the...
Dates: 1906 June 6; 1889 October 7

George M. Vaughan letters

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2161
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letters addressed to Samuel Russell, a Mormon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Vaughan writes of personal matters and issues relating to the Mormon Church.

Dates: 1863-1886

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Subject
Letters 10
Correspondence 3
Home and Family 3
Material Types 3
Politics, Government, and Law 3
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Social Life and Customs 3
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2
Hawaiians -- Utah -- Skull Valley -- History -- Sources 2
Latter Day Saint churches -- History -- 19th century 2
Latter Day Saint churches -- Utah -- History -- 19th century 2
Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- History 2
Military 2
Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History 2
Salt Lake City (Utah) -- History 2
Sawmills -- Utah -- Skull Valley -- History -- Sources 2
Skull Valley (Utah) -- History -- Sources 2
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 2
Affidavits 1
Banks and banking -- Utah -- History 1
Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862 -- History -- Sources 1
Certificates 1
Church Government 1
Civil Procedure and Courts 1
Clerks -- Washington (D.C.) -- Correspondence 1
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 1
Diaries 1
Fort Douglas (Utah) -- History 1
Land grants 1
Latter Day Saint churches -- Presidents -- History 1
Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Canada 1
Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Switzerland 1
Latter Day Saints -- Missouri -- Jackson County 1
Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Correspondence 1
Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- History 1
Lawyers -- Utah -- History 1
Lexington (Mo.) -- History -- Sources 1
Papers (Documents) 1
Portraits 1
Receipts (Acknowledgments) 1
Religion 1
Salt Lake City (Utah) -- History -- 19th century 1
United States -- Agriculture 1
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources 1
Utah -- Politics and government -- 20th century 1
Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources 1
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