WOW! Thanks to everyone that replied to my post, I retrieved the death certificate on line for William Russell and was very surprised to find that he was actually born in Kilmore, Vic, by the name of "William James Glue" and his alias was Russell. His father was George Glue, mother Christina Kenny (Nee Leaird). George along with his brother Joseph were transported together to New South Wales on the ship ""Hooghley" on 25th July 1834.
It would seem at some time William moved to Tasmania, because it was here he married Eliza Biddle.
Also I found William's burial, he is buried with his mother Christina Kenny, from this it appears his parents were not married.
More searching to be done, but thanks to all at Rootschat the dead end has been removed. Thank you so much.
Judy