Samuel Stewart Russell was the 2nd (known) son and last/youngest (known) child out of 7 (known) born to Alexander and Cathrine Stewart Russell.

Samuel married 1st to Mary Ann Gleason on Feb. 6, 1850 in Boone County, Missouri. From this union came an issue of 3. All died young.

He married 2nd to Mary Ann Little on January 06, 1853 in Monroe County, Iowa, Mary was the daughter of Jefferson Little and Sarah McGuire. From this union came an issue of 6 (known).

He married 3rd to Margaret Frances McDaniel on May 16, 1871 in Mills County, Iowa. From this union came an issue of 10. 3 of which died young.
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1850
Marriage to Mary Ann Gleason
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1850
Name: Samuel Russell
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Boone county, Boone, Missouri
Gender: Male
Age: 21 (should be 24)
Marital Status:
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri (Should be NC)
Birth Year (Estimated): 1829 (should be 1826) Household Gender Age Birthplace
Samuel Russell M 21 Missouri (Should be North Carolina)
Mary Russell F 20 Missouri

Note: on same page as the Little family
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1853
Marriage to Mary A Little
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1856
Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Samuel S Russel
Birth Year: abt 1817
Birth Place: North Carolina
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Census Date: 1856
Residence State: Iowa
Residence County: Monroe
Locality: Wayne
Household Members: Name Age
Samuel S Russel 39
Mary Ann Russel 23
Sarah L Russel 2
Newton J Russel 1
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1860
United States Federal Census
Name: Sampson Russel
Age in 1860: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Wayne, Monroe, Iowa
Gender: Male
Post Office: Lagrange
Occupation: Laborer
Value of real estate:
Value of personal estate: 250
Household Members: Name Age
Sampson Russel 34
Mary A Russel 27
Sarah J Russel 6
Newton Russel 5
Emiline Russel 4
Alaxander Russel 3
Amanda Russel 1
Sampson Russel 1/12

Note: On the same page as Parents and sister
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1863
U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
Name: Samuel Russell
Residence: Wayne, Monroe, Iowa
Class: 2
Congressional District: 4th
Age on 1 July 1863: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1825
Race: White
Place of Birth: North Carolina
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1870
United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel Russell
Age in 1870: 45
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1870: Plattville, Mills, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Pacific
Value of real estate: 480
Value of personal estate: 878
Household Members: Name Age
Samuel Russell 45
Sarah Russell 16
Newton Russell 15
Emeline Russell 14
Alexander Russell 12
Amanda Russell 11
Samuel Russell 10
Lucinda Russell 56
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1871
Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934
Name: Samuel S Russell
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 16 May 1871
Event Place: , Mills, Iowa
Spouse's Name: Margaret F Mcdaniel
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1880
United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel S. Russell
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: East Plattsmouth, Mills, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Francis Russell
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Cannot read/write: can/cannot
Household Members: Name Age
Samuel S. Russell 54
Francis Russell 33
Samuel Russell 20
William Russell 8
Andrew J. Russell 6
John Russell 3
Julia F. Russell 1
Lucinda Russell 70
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1885
Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925
Name: Samuel S Russell
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birth Place: North Carolina
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Census Date: 1885
Residence State: Iowa
Residence County: Mills
Locality: Plattville
Household Members: Name Age
Samuel S Russell 58
Frances M Russell 37
Sampson Russell 23
William T Russell 12
Andrew J Russell 11
John A Russell 7
Julia F Russell 6
Lucinda Russell 65
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1895
"Iowa State Census"
Name: Samuel S Russell
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1895
Event Place: Mills, Iowa, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Occupation: Farmer
Relegion: Baptist
Birth Year (Estimated): 1827
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Samuel S Russell M 68 North Carolina
Margret F Russell F 51 Missouri
Sampson Russell M 31 Monroe Co IA
William F Russell M 22 Mills Co IA
Andrew Russell M 20 Mills Co IA
John Russell M 18 Mills Co IA
Frances Russell F 16 Mills Co IA
Rosa J Russell F 10 Mills Co IA
Etta C Russell F 8 Mills Co IA
Alfred M Russell M 6 Mills Co IA
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1900
United States Federal Census
Name: Saml S Russell
Age: 74
Birth Date: May 1826
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Plattville, Mills, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Frances Russell
Children with Frances: 10, 7 living
Marriage Year: 1871
Years Married: 29
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer, owns farm
Household Members: Name Age
Saml S Russell 74
Frances Russell 53
Samson S Russell 40
Jno A Russell 23
Rose J Russell 15
Etta Russell 13
Alfred M Russell 11
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1910
United States Federal Census
Name: Samuel S Russell
Age in 1910: 83
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1910: Plattville, Mills, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self/Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members: Name Age relation to head
Samuel S Russell 83 self/head
Samson Russell 50 son (from Mary A Little)
John A Russell 33 son (*from Frances M McDaniel)
Joseph Goodreau 30 son-in-law
Rose J Goodreau 25 *daughter
Dentha Goodreau 2 granddaughter
Joeseph Goodreau 0 [10/12] granddaughter
Oray S Price 28 son-in-law
Etta C Price 23 *daughter
Bertha Price 4 granddaughter
Gladdis Price 0 [11/12] granddaughter
Alford Russell 21 *son
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U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918
Owner's Name: S S Russell
State: Iowa
County: Pottawattamie and Mills
Town: Plattville
Year: 1912
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Obituary:
Samuel Stuart Russell, who died at his home west of Pacific Junction, February 4, 1911, was born May 20, 1828, being 84 years, 7 months, and 6 days at his death. He was born in Gilford County, North Carolina, near Greenborough.

He united with the United Brethren Church when a young man and lived a consistent Christian life until his death.The deceased was married three times.

His first wife was Mary Ann Gleason of Centralia, Missouri.

The second wife was Mary Ann Little and to this union were born six children. Mrs. J. I. Gochenour of Plattsmouth. N. J. Russell of Pacific Junction. N. J. Russell of Pacific Junction. Mrs. Emma Barker of Pacific Junction. J. A. Russell of Ogalalla, Nebraska. A sister, Amanda died June 15, 1876.

The last wife was Miss Francis McDaniel of Glenwood, and to this union were born seven children, as follows: William Russell of Plattsmouth. Andy Russell of Yuma, Colorado.Mrs. Francis Sterr of Bethlehem. Mrs. Rosa Goodrow of Plattsmouth. Mrs. Etta Price of Bethlehem. John and Alfred reside at home.

The wife preceded him to the great beyond about eight years ago. He leaves a host of friends, besides a number of grandchildren. His funeral was preached at the little village church at Bethlehem, by Rev. Ferdinand Seitz, on last Sunday, burial taking p;ace in the Martin Chapel Cemetery.

Mills County Tribune, February 10, 1911, page 1
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Note: Amanda was his daughter. And do the math on his age. It should come out as I have it.
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Obit found, (transcribed?) and submited by Marty & Harley (#47240226), A big thank you to them.
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