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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 10 Collections and/or Records:

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, Jr. correspondence, 1844-1918

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence of Isaac Russell, Jr. and his family members, dated 1844 to 1918.

Dates: Other: 1844-1918

Samuel Russell, Jr. government work materials, 1903-1930

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains mainly correspondence between Samuel Russell, Jr. and his employer, Senator William H. King, including telegrams. Materials dated 1903 to 1930.

Dates: Other: 1903-1930

Samuel Russell, Jr. oil painting, before 1954

 Series — Oversize 27: Series 19 [Barcode: 31197239123398]
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 19
Scope and Contents

Oil painting portrait of Samuel Russell. Plate on frame reads, "Samuel Russell: April 14, 1879- August 4, 1954." Author's name is illegible.

Dates: before 1954

Samuel Russell, Jr. pamphlets, between 1822 and 1954

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 16
Scope and Contents

Contains pamphlets on weights and measures, chemical engineering, agriculture, and other topics, including some written by Samuel Russell, Jr. Materials undated, but probably created between 1822 and 1954.

Dates: Other: between 1822 and 1954

Samuel Russell, Jr. political files, between 1902 and 1954

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 18
Scope and Contents

Contains bills and resolutions, articles by Samuel Russell, Jr. on politics, taxes and trade, and other topics, National Bureau of Standards reports and documents on weights and measures, Supreme Court briefs, fiscal relations within the United States, records on the Mayfield case. Most materials dated 1902 to 1930; others probably created between 1904 and 1954.

Dates: Other: between 1902 and 1954

Samuel Russell, Sr. and Samuel Russell, Jr. family and personal letters, 1822-1837

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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: Other: 1822-1837

Samuel Russell, Sr. and Samuel Russell, Jr. family histories, diaries, and other materials, 1869-1954

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains Russell family histories and biographies, diaries, speeches, blessings, daybooks, and other family items. Dated 1869 to 1954.

Dates: Other: 1869-1954

Samuel Russell, Sr. and Samuel Russell, Jr. memorabilia, between 1835 and 1954

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains personal memorabilia of Samuel Russell, Jr. and Sr., and Isaac Russell, Jr., such as school items, important life date notes, Church items such as temple dedication passes, copies of articles, club items, passports, childhood items, etc. Materials mainly undated (one item dated 1893), but would have been created between 1835 and 1954 (when Samuel Sr. was born, and when Samuel Jr. died).

Dates: Other: between 1835 and 1954

Samuel Russell, Sr. family personal letters, 1852-1917

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains letters of Samuel Russell, Sr. to and from members of his family (wives, sisters), government and Church leaders (including Wilford Woodruff, Lorenzo Snow, B.H. Roberts, Reed Smoot, etc.), and others; as well as notes from General Conference, etc. Materials dated 1852 to 1917.

Dates: Other: 1852-1917

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  • Subject: Civil Procedure and Courts X

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Home and Family 9
Lawyers -- Utah -- History 9
Politics, Government, and Law 9
Social Life and Customs 9
Utah -- Politics and government -- 20th century 9