Russell family correspondence, 1831-1860

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: Vault MSS 497 Series 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains letters written by and to the Russell family between 1831 and 1860. The letters focus on news from extended family members in Canada, but also relate to Isaac Russell's church service.

Dates

Creation: 1831-1860

Creator

Russell (Family : Russell, Isaac, 1807-1844) (Family)

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Biographical History

The Russell family members were early Mormon converts from Canada.

Isaac Russell (1807-1844) had immigrated from England to Canada in 1817, settling near Toronto. He married Mary Walton (1811-1864) in 1829. They had six children together. In 1836 the family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and moved to Kirtland, Ohio, and later to Far West, Missouri. In 1839 the family was excommunicated from the Church, though they later joined the Saints in Utah.