James RUSSELL (ca 1755 -

[mrussell]

James RUSSELL was an ironmonger in Farnham, Surrey.
He was born ca 1755.
On 6 September 1785 he married Jane Marchant.   They had a son, John Russell (1786-1834).

About 1794/5 he married for a second time.   His spouse was Mary (maiden name not known).
They had three children - Martha baptised 2 October 1795;  James baptised 2 June 1797;  and Richard baptised 20 May 1801 - all born in Farnham.

If anyone is researching this family and has any information concerning the parentage of James the ironmonger, I would appreciate hearing from you. His father's name may have been John Russell.

mrussell

[trish1120]

Just wondered why this is on the Sussex Board?

James RUSSELL Baptised 26 November 1755, St Andrew, Farnham, Surrey
Father JOHN Russell

Others with Father JOHN;
JOHN, 10 March 1749/50
WILLIAM, 09 May 1752
ANN, 10 December 1753
JOHN, 10 May 1754, Fathers Occp Soldier
MARTHA, 26 Aug 1757
MARY, 03 Aug 1759
SARAH, 27 Nov 1762
JENNY, 27 Nov 1762

Do you have a Burial that states James was born c 1755?
He would be 30 at 1st Marriage.

I can find JOHN, 17 July 1786 to JAMES/JANE
To JAMES/MARY;
MARTHA, 02 Oct 1795***
JAMES, 02 June 1797
RICHARD, 20 May 1801

All info on FreeREG, except *** Martha which is on Familysearch.Org


Trish

[mrussell]

Dear Trish

Thank you for your response and information concerning the family of John Russell.
My husband is of the opinion that one of his ancestors was connected to the Duke of Bedford.   I'd appreciate any suggestions as to how I could follow this up.

Are you a Moderator with RootsChat?

Sincerely
mrussell

[trish1120]

Hi mrussell,
No I am not a Moderator. I just like trying to help people with their Trees.

As to the connection to the Duke of Bedford you would have to find a Tree for the Family to see if there was a connection to yours.
From experience most of these Family stories seem to be just that and not based on any fact.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Bedford

Trish

[jillruss]

In case you don't have the details of the 6 Sep 1785 marriage in Farnham, the Surrey FHS Marriages CD has James otp and Jane as from Frensham, Surrey - might help you find her, if you haven't already.

I can't see a Surrey marriage for James to a Mary pre 1795. The nearest is probably too late and in the wrong place:

8 Jan 1797 St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey  James Russell & Mary Bridges (no other info).

I don't have a Surrey Baptisms CD but I do have the Burials - and I can't see either James, first wife Jane or second wife Mary's burial in Farnham. Did they move away?

My name is Russell and I've been asked more than once (usually when I'm 'down south') if I'm related to the Dukes of Bedford!! To the best of my knowledge, I'm not!

Jill

[..claire..]

Hi

Link to other postings on Surrey board

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=676828.msg5216079#msg5216079

claire