Manufacturer. Born in St. Louis, Russell had entered Yale when his father's death made it necessary to return home and turn his attention to business affairs. Along with his mother, he took charge of his father's estate and for several years managed the Oak Hill farm and the coal mines operated in connection with the farm. He eventually formed the Russell Coal Company, of which he was the general manager. After discovering deposits of fire-clay, he became a member of the firm of Parker, Russell & Company, which had been in existence for some years. Previously engaged in the wholesale grocery trade, the company began the manufacture of various kinds of goods from fire-clay and eventually became one of the largest institutions of its kind in the United States. When the original partnership was succeeded by the corporation known as the Parker-Russell Mining and Manufacturing Company, he became secretary of the company. In addition to his manufacturing interests, he was president of the Russell Real Estate and Improvement Company, of which he was a principal shareholder. Mr. Russell's son was the great American Western painter Charlie Marion Russell. His wife was Mary Elizabeth Mead (February 15, 1835-June 18, 1895) of St. Louis, Missouri. His parents were James Russell {February 27, 1786-May 3, 1850} and Lucy Bent (March 8, 1805-March 2, 1871); the daughter of Silas Bent.
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Manufacturer. Born in St. Louis, Russell had entered Yale when his father's death made it necessary to return home and turn his attention to business affairs. Along with his mother, he took charge of his father's estate and for several years managed the Oak Hill farm and the coal mines operated in connection with the farm. He eventually formed the Russell Coal Company, of which he was the general manager. After discovering deposits of fire-clay, he became a member of the firm of Parker, Russell & Company, which had been in existence for some years. Previously engaged in the wholesale grocery trade, the company began the manufacture of various kinds of goods from fire-clay and eventually became one of the largest institutions of its kind in the United States. When the original partnership was succeeded by the corporation known as the Parker-Russell Mining and Manufacturing Company, he became secretary of the company. In addition to his manufacturing interests, he was president of the Russell Real Estate and Improvement Company, of which he was a principal shareholder. Mr. Russell's son was the great American Western painter Charlie Marion Russell. His wife was Mary Elizabeth Mead (February 15, 1835-June 18, 1895) of St. Louis, Missouri. His parents were James Russell {February 27, 1786-May 3, 1850} and Lucy Bent (March 8, 1805-March 2, 1871); the daughter of Silas Bent.
Information contained in the last two sentences was provided by Phillip Fazzini on 4/2/2013)
Information contained in the last two sentences was provided by Phillip Fazzini on 4/2/2013)
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