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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 30 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 and Snively families genealogical information, undated

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 8
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: The collection consists of correspondence, journals, daybooks, newspaper clippings, a scrapbook, rough drafts of a few of Samuel Russell 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: undated

Russell family business papers, 1859-1945

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1511 Series 7
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: The collection consists of correspondence, journals, daybooks, newspaper clippings, a scrapbook, rough drafts of a few of Samuel Russell 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: 1859-1945

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 — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1511
Abstract

Correspondence, journals, daybooks, newspaper clippings, a scrapbook, rough drafts of a few of Samuel Russell, Jr.'s papers and letters, a passport, genealogical information, memorabilia pamphlets, books, and an oil painting.

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

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 19
Collection 11
 
Subject
Politics, Government, and Law 22
Civil Procedure and Courts 20
Lawyers -- Utah -- History 20
Utah -- Politics and government -- 20th century 20
Letters 18
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Correspondence 3
Material Types 3
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 2
Diaries 2
Hawaiians -- Utah -- Skull Valley -- History -- Sources 2
Home and Family 2
Military 2
Mormon Church -- History -- 19th century 2
Mormon Church -- Utah -- History -- 19th century 2
Mormons -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- History 2
Polygamy -- Religious aspects -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History 2
Receipts (Acknowledgments) 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
Social Life and Customs 2
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 2
Affidavits 1
Banks and banking -- Utah -- History 1
Biographies 1
Books 1
Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862 -- History -- Sources 1
Certificates 1
Church Government 1
Clerks -- Washington (D.C.) -- Correspondence 1
Fort Douglas (Utah) -- History 1
Land grants 1
Lexington (Mo.) -- History -- Sources 1
Mormon Church -- Presidents -- History 1
Mormon missionaries -- Canada 1
Mormon missionaries -- Switzerland 1
Mormons -- Missouri -- Jackson County 1
Mormons -- Utah -- Correspondence 1
Mormons -- Utah -- History 1
Obituaries 1
Paintings 1
Pamphlets 1
Papers (Documents) 1
Poetry 1
Portraits 1
Religion 1
Salt Lake City (Utah) -- History -- 19th century 1
Souvenirs (Keepsakes) 1
Telegrams 1
United States -- Agriculture 1
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources 1
Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Sources 1
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