Son of David Russell (1835-1918) and Maria Mackay (1838-1913).
Donald Daniel Russell was born at 15 Breadalbane Terrace, Edinburgh.
Was in 1900, a dry goods salesman in Denver.
Before coming to America, he was in the British army (King's Own Scottish Borders) where his occupation upon enlistment was noted as an upholsteror. He enlisted on 16 December 1893 and was discharged on 30 May 1896. He was raised to the rank
of Corporal during his army service and had a commendation recommending his advancement to the rank of Sergeant on 13 April 1896. His discharge papers listed the following data;
Conduct and character while with the 'Colours'. "Very good--He has served in the Regiment two years and one hundred and thirty six days." Age: 21 years 4 months (This contradicts his official birth record) Height: 5 feet 9 inches Complextion: Fresh Eyes: Grey Hair: Brown Scars: Cicatrix front of right forearm
Donald Daniel Russell was born at 15 Breadalbane Terrace, Edinburgh.
Donald died of typhus and is buried in Denver at Fairmont Cemetery,
Section 37, Lot 45, Block 14.
The following is a letter he wrote his sister Jessica at 1429 Walton Street, Glasgow, Scotland from Denver on 15 October 1899.
My dear Jessie,
I received your very welcome & much looked for letter last Sunday & have just returned from the G.P.O. (General Post Office) on my usual Sunday trip but got badly left as there was nothing for us. "Us" is a change from me. (As he had been recently married to Josephine Nunan not long before). We have our first fall of snow today. Not very heavy yet but an awful change from California weather. Joe expects to feel it pretty bad here as she always wintered in Los Angeles or San Francisco. However, as her lot is of course a peculiarly happy one associated with such a warm member as your loving brother, how can she feel bad. Ha Ha.
We feel fairly settled for the winter & are looking forward to Joe's mother & sisters visit about the middle of December. I suppose they are anxious to see what their addition to the family is like as they have never even seen a photograph of me. Joe's sister thought the photo of the three of you was good but was astonished how similar you all looked. I shall be pleased to have snaps of any of you at any time so don't forget me. What a small family you must be when the house is occupied by just Mama & yourself. We both accept your good wishes & know you mean it too.
You can't tell how good I am now & of course especially to Joe. I can always do with more, you know that, to come & go on I mean, as you say, but we are always getting something from Jacksonville. When Joe wants anything in the clothes line she writes home & if it is not in the store they send the cash. Last month Fanny sent her 5.00 in a letter. Her pa was in Frisco & sent a draft for 25.00 & then her ma sent her 10.00 to get a dressing sacque for winter. Then any holiday the old man sends 10 or 20 to spend etc etc, the effect of which I got a new suit last week. She has clothes to burn if you like especially those worn under skirts in their various details.
Did I tell you I got a rise about 6 weeks ago accompanied by hopes that I would permanently locate here by the manager? The buyer of our Dept. invited us up to spend the evening last week but circumstances prevented us going till Spring. I go to Church quite often with Joe who never misses a Sunday, even beating your own record. The sermon on lost opportunities might have been very good but what about found ones. Your remarks re the (illegible) shelf are severe but you speak quite promisingly. I forgot Una's birthday. Kiss her for me & remember me to her Mama and Papa. Etta & John (his eldest sister and brother-in-law) are still on the visiting list. Give them my kind regards. I'll excuse your pen.
Now I have nothing new to tell you but am looking for another letter soon. I get the papers regularly. Isn't it fine the way the Shamrock is showing but too bad they can't get wind. The war is on in S.A. (South Africa) I hope they will exterminate every Boer. Joe joins me in love to all & again thanking you for your nice letter & good wishes & hoping the others will follow suit.
Believe me
Your affec. brother
Donald
Donald died, just over one year after writing this letter, at St. Joseph's Hospital and is buried in Fairmount Cemetery, East Alameda Avenue and South Quebec, Denver, Section 37, Lot 45, Block 14.
Siblings:
Esther Russell (1864-1931) m. John B. Black
Matthew Russell (1866-??) m. Ruby Irons
Jessica Russell (1868-1941) m. Walter Linn
Maria Russell (1870-1943) m. John L. Lapraik
Charlotte L. Russell (1878-??) m. John Kemp
Donald Daniel Russell was born at 15 Breadalbane Terrace, Edinburgh.
Was in 1900, a dry goods salesman in Denver.
Before coming to America, he was in the British army (King's Own Scottish Borders) where his occupation upon enlistment was noted as an upholsteror. He enlisted on 16 December 1893 and was discharged on 30 May 1896. He was raised to the rank
of Corporal during his army service and had a commendation recommending his advancement to the rank of Sergeant on 13 April 1896. His discharge papers listed the following data;
Conduct and character while with the 'Colours'. "Very good--He has served in the Regiment two years and one hundred and thirty six days." Age: 21 years 4 months (This contradicts his official birth record) Height: 5 feet 9 inches Complextion: Fresh Eyes: Grey Hair: Brown Scars: Cicatrix front of right forearm
Donald Daniel Russell was born at 15 Breadalbane Terrace, Edinburgh.
Donald died of typhus and is buried in Denver at Fairmont Cemetery,
Section 37, Lot 45, Block 14.
The following is a letter he wrote his sister Jessica at 1429 Walton Street, Glasgow, Scotland from Denver on 15 October 1899.
My dear Jessie,
I received your very welcome & much looked for letter last Sunday & have just returned from the G.P.O. (General Post Office) on my usual Sunday trip but got badly left as there was nothing for us. "Us" is a change from me. (As he had been recently married to Josephine Nunan not long before). We have our first fall of snow today. Not very heavy yet but an awful change from California weather. Joe expects to feel it pretty bad here as she always wintered in Los Angeles or San Francisco. However, as her lot is of course a peculiarly happy one associated with such a warm member as your loving brother, how can she feel bad. Ha Ha.
We feel fairly settled for the winter & are looking forward to Joe's mother & sisters visit about the middle of December. I suppose they are anxious to see what their addition to the family is like as they have never even seen a photograph of me. Joe's sister thought the photo of the three of you was good but was astonished how similar you all looked. I shall be pleased to have snaps of any of you at any time so don't forget me. What a small family you must be when the house is occupied by just Mama & yourself. We both accept your good wishes & know you mean it too.
You can't tell how good I am now & of course especially to Joe. I can always do with more, you know that, to come & go on I mean, as you say, but we are always getting something from Jacksonville. When Joe wants anything in the clothes line she writes home & if it is not in the store they send the cash. Last month Fanny sent her 5.00 in a letter. Her pa was in Frisco & sent a draft for 25.00 & then her ma sent her 10.00 to get a dressing sacque for winter. Then any holiday the old man sends 10 or 20 to spend etc etc, the effect of which I got a new suit last week. She has clothes to burn if you like especially those worn under skirts in their various details.
Did I tell you I got a rise about 6 weeks ago accompanied by hopes that I would permanently locate here by the manager? The buyer of our Dept. invited us up to spend the evening last week but circumstances prevented us going till Spring. I go to Church quite often with Joe who never misses a Sunday, even beating your own record. The sermon on lost opportunities might have been very good but what about found ones. Your remarks re the (illegible) shelf are severe but you speak quite promisingly. I forgot Una's birthday. Kiss her for me & remember me to her Mama and Papa. Etta & John (his eldest sister and brother-in-law) are still on the visiting list. Give them my kind regards. I'll excuse your pen.
Now I have nothing new to tell you but am looking for another letter soon. I get the papers regularly. Isn't it fine the way the Shamrock is showing but too bad they can't get wind. The war is on in S.A. (South Africa) I hope they will exterminate every Boer. Joe joins me in love to all & again thanking you for your nice letter & good wishes & hoping the others will follow suit.
Believe me
Your affec. brother
Donald
Donald died, just over one year after writing this letter, at St. Joseph's Hospital and is buried in Fairmount Cemetery, East Alameda Avenue and South Quebec, Denver, Section 37, Lot 45, Block 14.
Siblings:
Esther Russell (1864-1931) m. John B. Black
Matthew Russell (1866-??) m. Ruby Irons
Jessica Russell (1868-1941) m. Walter Linn
Maria Russell (1870-1943) m. John L. Lapraik
Charlotte L. Russell (1878-??) m. John Kemp
Son of David Russell (1835-1918) and Maria Mackay (1838-1913).
Donald Daniel Russell was born at 15 Breadalbane Terrace, Edinburgh.
Was in 1900, a dry goods salesman in Denver.
Before coming to America, he was in the British army (King's Own Scottish Borders) where his occupation upon enlistment was noted as an upholsteror. He enlisted on 16 December 1893 and was discharged on 30 May 1896. He was raised to the rank
of Corporal during his army service and had a commendation recommending his advancement to the rank of Sergeant on 13 April 1896. His discharge papers listed the following data;
Conduct and character while with the 'Colours'. "Very good--He has served in the Regiment two years and one hundred and thirty six days." Age: 21 years 4 months (This contradicts his official birth record) Height: 5 feet 9 inches Complextion: Fresh Eyes: Grey Hair: Brown Scars: Cicatrix front of right forearm
Donald Daniel Russell was born at 15 Breadalbane Terrace, Edinburgh.
Donald died of typhus and is buried in Denver at Fairmont Cemetery,
Section 37, Lot 45, Block 14.
The following is a letter he wrote his sister Jessica at 1429 Walton Street, Glasgow, Scotland from Denver on 15 October 1899.
My dear Jessie,
I received your very welcome & much looked for letter last Sunday & have just returned from the G.P.O. (General Post Office) on my usual Sunday trip but got badly left as there was nothing for us. "Us" is a change from me. (As he had been recently married to Josephine Nunan not long before). We have our first fall of snow today. Not very heavy yet but an awful change from California weather. Joe expects to feel it pretty bad here as she always wintered in Los Angeles or San Francisco. However, as her lot is of course a peculiarly happy one associated with such a warm member as your loving brother, how can she feel bad. Ha Ha.
We feel fairly settled for the winter & are looking forward to Joe's mother & sisters visit about the middle of December. I suppose they are anxious to see what their addition to the family is like as they have never even seen a photograph of me. Joe's sister thought the photo of the three of you was good but was astonished how similar you all looked. I shall be pleased to have snaps of any of you at any time so don't forget me. What a small family you must be when the house is occupied by just Mama & yourself. We both accept your good wishes & know you mean it too.
You can't tell how good I am now & of course especially to Joe. I can always do with more, you know that, to come & go on I mean, as you say, but we are always getting something from Jacksonville. When Joe wants anything in the clothes line she writes home & if it is not in the store they send the cash. Last month Fanny sent her 5.00 in a letter. Her pa was in Frisco & sent a draft for 25.00 & then her ma sent her 10.00 to get a dressing sacque for winter. Then any holiday the old man sends 10 or 20 to spend etc etc, the effect of which I got a new suit last week. She has clothes to burn if you like especially those worn under skirts in their various details.
Did I tell you I got a rise about 6 weeks ago accompanied by hopes that I would permanently locate here by the manager? The buyer of our Dept. invited us up to spend the evening last week but circumstances prevented us going till Spring. I go to Church quite often with Joe who never misses a Sunday, even beating your own record. The sermon on lost opportunities might have been very good but what about found ones. Your remarks re the (illegible) shelf are severe but you speak quite promisingly. I forgot Una's birthday. Kiss her for me & remember me to her Mama and Papa. Etta & John (his eldest sister and brother-in-law) are still on the visiting list. Give them my kind regards. I'll excuse your pen.
Now I have nothing new to tell you but am looking for another letter soon. I get the papers regularly. Isn't it fine the way the Shamrock is showing but too bad they can't get wind. The war is on in S.A. (South Africa) I hope they will exterminate every Boer. Joe joins me in love to all & again thanking you for your nice letter & good wishes & hoping the others will follow suit.
Believe me
Your affec. brother
Donald
Donald died, just over one year after writing this letter, at St. Joseph's Hospital and is buried in Fairmount Cemetery, East Alameda Avenue and South Quebec, Denver, Section 37, Lot 45, Block 14.
Siblings:
Esther Russell (1864-1931) m. John B. Black
Matthew Russell (1866-??) m. Ruby Irons
Jessica Russell (1868-1941) m. Walter Linn
Maria Russell (1870-1943) m. John L. Lapraik
Charlotte L. Russell (1878-??) m. John Kemp
Donald Daniel Russell was born at 15 Breadalbane Terrace, Edinburgh.
Was in 1900, a dry goods salesman in Denver.
Before coming to America, he was in the British army (King's Own Scottish Borders) where his occupation upon enlistment was noted as an upholsteror. He enlisted on 16 December 1893 and was discharged on 30 May 1896. He was raised to the rank
of Corporal during his army service and had a commendation recommending his advancement to the rank of Sergeant on 13 April 1896. His discharge papers listed the following data;
Conduct and character while with the 'Colours'. "Very good--He has served in the Regiment two years and one hundred and thirty six days." Age: 21 years 4 months (This contradicts his official birth record) Height: 5 feet 9 inches Complextion: Fresh Eyes: Grey Hair: Brown Scars: Cicatrix front of right forearm
Donald Daniel Russell was born at 15 Breadalbane Terrace, Edinburgh.
Donald died of typhus and is buried in Denver at Fairmont Cemetery,
Section 37, Lot 45, Block 14.
The following is a letter he wrote his sister Jessica at 1429 Walton Street, Glasgow, Scotland from Denver on 15 October 1899.
My dear Jessie,
I received your very welcome & much looked for letter last Sunday & have just returned from the G.P.O. (General Post Office) on my usual Sunday trip but got badly left as there was nothing for us. "Us" is a change from me. (As he had been recently married to Josephine Nunan not long before). We have our first fall of snow today. Not very heavy yet but an awful change from California weather. Joe expects to feel it pretty bad here as she always wintered in Los Angeles or San Francisco. However, as her lot is of course a peculiarly happy one associated with such a warm member as your loving brother, how can she feel bad. Ha Ha.
We feel fairly settled for the winter & are looking forward to Joe's mother & sisters visit about the middle of December. I suppose they are anxious to see what their addition to the family is like as they have never even seen a photograph of me. Joe's sister thought the photo of the three of you was good but was astonished how similar you all looked. I shall be pleased to have snaps of any of you at any time so don't forget me. What a small family you must be when the house is occupied by just Mama & yourself. We both accept your good wishes & know you mean it too.
You can't tell how good I am now & of course especially to Joe. I can always do with more, you know that, to come & go on I mean, as you say, but we are always getting something from Jacksonville. When Joe wants anything in the clothes line she writes home & if it is not in the store they send the cash. Last month Fanny sent her 5.00 in a letter. Her pa was in Frisco & sent a draft for 25.00 & then her ma sent her 10.00 to get a dressing sacque for winter. Then any holiday the old man sends 10 or 20 to spend etc etc, the effect of which I got a new suit last week. She has clothes to burn if you like especially those worn under skirts in their various details.
Did I tell you I got a rise about 6 weeks ago accompanied by hopes that I would permanently locate here by the manager? The buyer of our Dept. invited us up to spend the evening last week but circumstances prevented us going till Spring. I go to Church quite often with Joe who never misses a Sunday, even beating your own record. The sermon on lost opportunities might have been very good but what about found ones. Your remarks re the (illegible) shelf are severe but you speak quite promisingly. I forgot Una's birthday. Kiss her for me & remember me to her Mama and Papa. Etta & John (his eldest sister and brother-in-law) are still on the visiting list. Give them my kind regards. I'll excuse your pen.
Now I have nothing new to tell you but am looking for another letter soon. I get the papers regularly. Isn't it fine the way the Shamrock is showing but too bad they can't get wind. The war is on in S.A. (South Africa) I hope they will exterminate every Boer. Joe joins me in love to all & again thanking you for your nice letter & good wishes & hoping the others will follow suit.
Believe me
Your affec. brother
Donald
Donald died, just over one year after writing this letter, at St. Joseph's Hospital and is buried in Fairmount Cemetery, East Alameda Avenue and South Quebec, Denver, Section 37, Lot 45, Block 14.
Siblings:
Esther Russell (1864-1931) m. John B. Black
Matthew Russell (1866-??) m. Ruby Irons
Jessica Russell (1868-1941) m. Walter Linn
Maria Russell (1870-1943) m. John L. Lapraik
Charlotte L. Russell (1878-??) m. John Kemp
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