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Submitted: 6/16/12 • Approved: 6/16/12 • Last Updated: 8/12/12 • R714631-G0-S3
1859, Robertson County, Tennessee
May 31, 1924, Creswell, Izard County, Arkansas
Son of Rusel & Mary J. Russell
Married Martha Jane Harvey, May 15, 1879, Robertson County, Tennessee
Calico Rock Progress, Calico Rock, Arkansas, Jun3 6, 1924:
“Uncle Joe” Russell Dead
“Uncle Joe” Russell, age about 66 years, died at his home one-half mile east of Creswell, last Saturday afternoon, May 31st.
Deceased had been in declining health for nearly a year and his condition grew quite serious the past few weeks.
“Uncle Joe” was one of the most highly respected citizens of this section, highly esteemed by everyone. He came to this county about forty years ago from Tennessee and located on a farm near Creswell, where he has since resided. He was a valuable citizen and did much to forward the morals of his community. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters, one of the latter of whom is Mrs W J Seay of Calico Rock. Burial took place at Palestine cemetery Sunday, funeral services being conducted by Rev R S Hayden of this place.
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Contributed on 6/16/12 by maxparnell
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