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Title: Alexander (or James?) Russell or Russel working at Gordon 1807
Post by: journeywoman on Friday 25 May 07 22:48 BST (UK)

Does anyone have any information about ALEXANDER RUSSELL OR RUSSEL especially birth, marriage or death dates/places?
All I know is he was working on a farm at Greenknowe, Gordon in or around 1807 when his son ADAM RUSSELL OR RUSSEL was born.

Anything at all connected would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Alexander (or James?) Russell or Russel working at Gordon 1807
Post by: sunnylady2005 on Saturday 26 May 07 19:38 BST (UK)

I beleive Greenknowe was owned by the Lyals  -  the sister of an ancestor married into the family in the 1840s.  Greenknowe is near Greenlaw - and I have a memory of an ancient tower on the land (long time since I was there, as a tourist!).  Robert Lyal (my "aunt"'s husband ) was the son of William Lyal who was probably a contemporary of your Russell, but I have no direct information. 

Title: Re: Alexander (or James?) Russell or Russel working at Gordon 1807
Post by: journeywoman on Sunday 27 May 07 20:25 BST (UK)

Thanks for background information.  I have also visited the tower.