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

 Family

Biographical History

The Russell family were early converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 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.

Citation:
UPB files, Isaac Russell correspondence, Nov. 15, 2013 (early converts from Canada; Isaac Russell immigrated from England to Canada in 1817; settled near Toront; m. Mary Walton in 1829; had six children together; joined the LDS Church in 1836; moved to Kirtland, Ohio, then to Far West, Mo.; family excommunicated from Church in 1839, later joined Saints in Utah)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Russell family correspondence, 1831-1860

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 497 Series 1
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: 1831-1860
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 497, Isaac Russell correspondence

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