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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 39 Collections and/or Records:

Russell and Snively families genealogical information, no date of production identified

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains genealogical information on the Russell, Snively, and Pratt families, including certificates of ordination, notes, a book, obituaries, family reunion papers, and LDS temple work records. Materials undated.

Dates: Other: no date of production identified

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

Samuel Russell, Jr. books, between 1904 and 1954

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 17
Scope and Contents

Contains various writings of Samuel Russell, including 12 volumes of articles on politics, court pleadings, income tax tables, bills and resolutions, weights and measures, and a scrapbook of newspaper clippings. Materials undated, but would have been written between 1904 (when Samuel graduated from law school) and 1954 (his death).

Dates: Other: between 1904 and 1954

Samuel Russell, Jr. business and political correspondence, 1893-1946

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains other business and political correspondence of Samuel Russell, Jr. Includes information on the Dieters (German chemical company) spy case, government bills, etc. Materials dated 1893 to 1946.

Dates: Other: 1893-1946

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

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 28
Collection 11
 
Subject
Letters 27
Home and Family 11
Lawyers -- Utah -- History 11
Politics, Government, and Law 11
Social Life and Customs 11
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Utah -- Politics and government -- 20th century 11
Civil Procedure and Courts 10
Family life 5
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century 5
Articles 3
Correspondence 3
Material Types 3
Biographies 2
Books 2
Certificates 2
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2
Diaries 2
Finance 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
Reports 2
Resolutions, Legislative 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
American poetry -- Women authors -- 20th century 1
Banks and banking -- Utah -- History 1
Baptism for the dead 1
Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862 -- History -- Sources 1
Business 1
Business cards 1
Business, Industry, Labor, and Commerce 1
Church Government 1
Clerks -- Washington (D.C.) -- Correspondence 1
Documents 1
Family histories 1
Fort Douglas (Utah) -- History 1
Genealogy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1
International relations 1
Land grants 1
Latter Day Saint churches -- Hymns 1
Latter Day Saint churches -- Presidents -- History 1
Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Canada 1
Latter Day Saint missionaries -- Switzerland 1
Latter Day Saint temples 1
Latter Day Saints -- Missouri -- Jackson County 1
Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Correspondence 1
Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- History 1
Legal briefs 1
Legislative bills 1
Lexington (Mo.) -- History -- Sources 1
Manuscripts 1
Notes 1
Obituaries 1
Paintings 1
Pamphlets 1
Papers (Documents) 1
Poetry 1
Portraits 1
Receipts (Acknowledgments) 1
Religion 1
Salt Lake City (Utah) -- History -- 19th century 1
Souvenirs (Keepsakes) 1
Spies 1
Standardization 1
Taxation 1
Taxation -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
Telegrams 1
United States -- Agriculture 1
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources 1
Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources 1
Women -- Suffrage -- United States -- History 1
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