Died, at his home in Plymouth, October 19, William E. Russell, 65 years. Funeral, Saturday, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the Congregational Church. >The Plymouth Record, October 22, 1892, p5.
William Wallace Russell.
William Wallace Russell, son of William Wallace and Susan (Webster) Russell, was born in Plymouth, New Hampshire August 27, 1827, and died suddenly, October 19, 1892. He obtained an education in Plymouth, at Gilmanton Academy and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden in 1846, he entered permanently the store of Russell and Webster, a business established by his grandfather, Moor Russell, in 1798, and became a member of the firm in 1853 and senior member in 1883.
During these forty-six years Mr. Russell was thoroughly devoted to his business taking no vacations with exception of a short trip west in 1856 and one to Florida in 1885. He leaves an unblemished reputation for business integrity and uprightness of character and was held in highest esteem by all his associates in the trade as shown by their attendance in a body at his funeral and by the many words of appreciation sent by distant correspondents.
Deacon Russell was always identified with the interest of the town and community and was ever ready to help by counsel and contributions every worthy enterprise. He was president for many years of the Churchyard Cemetery Association, and three years ago was instrumental in securing by subscription $2,500 for needed improvements of the grounds. He resided for three years across the river and at that time represented the town of Holderness one year in the Legislature.
He united with the Congregational church on profession of faith in 1867, and served it continuously with untiring zeal and unwavering devotion, giving largely to its support and devoting time and strength to its interests.
During the twenty-five years of his membership he served as deacon twenty-four years, as clerk twenty years, as church treasurer fourteen years, as superintendent of the Sunday school eleven years and at the same time was an official in the parish almost without break. He was a constant attendant upon all the meetings of the local conferences and other religious gatherings and was always ready to bear his share of the burden in sustaining them. He took a fatherly interest in the many clerks that began their business life in his store and was ever ready to help them in establishing business for themselves, and took deep satisfaction in their success and was often cheered by their words of appreciation for his counsel and aid.
His death is a heavy blow to the church and a sad loss to the whole community. But our loss is his gain. A former pastor has well expressed the truth that "for one whose Christian life and character were so genuine and true, heaven will be a glorious reality." Another former pastor writes, "While we sorrow, we will not forget the many reasons for gratitude and joy. He was ripe for the change. His life was gentle but it was full of sweetness and earnest, consistent, constant service. To know him was to love him."
The funeral services were held in the Congregational Church Saturday, October 22 at two o'clock, and were very largely attended by the people of the village and of the surrounding towns, all the places of business being closed. The pastor, Rev. F.G. Clark spoke the lessons to be drawn from the sad affliction, using for a text the words: "We know that all things work together for good to them that love God." The choir sang very impressively the hymn, "God Moves in a Mysterious Way," and the closing piece was an appropriate solo, by Mr Stanley, "O Rest Best in the Lord."
Mr. Russell married (October 24, 1861) Miss Clara J. daughter of Arthur Ward of Plymouth, who survives him. He also leaves two brothers, the Hon. Alfred Russell of Detroit, Michigan, and his younger brother, Frank W. Russell, the surviving member of the firm of Webster, Russell & Company >The Plymouth Record, October 29, 1892, p7.
William Wallace Russell.
William Wallace Russell, son of William Wallace and Susan (Webster) Russell, was born in Plymouth, New Hampshire August 27, 1827, and died suddenly, October 19, 1892. He obtained an education in Plymouth, at Gilmanton Academy and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden in 1846, he entered permanently the store of Russell and Webster, a business established by his grandfather, Moor Russell, in 1798, and became a member of the firm in 1853 and senior member in 1883.
During these forty-six years Mr. Russell was thoroughly devoted to his business taking no vacations with exception of a short trip west in 1856 and one to Florida in 1885. He leaves an unblemished reputation for business integrity and uprightness of character and was held in highest esteem by all his associates in the trade as shown by their attendance in a body at his funeral and by the many words of appreciation sent by distant correspondents.
Deacon Russell was always identified with the interest of the town and community and was ever ready to help by counsel and contributions every worthy enterprise. He was president for many years of the Churchyard Cemetery Association, and three years ago was instrumental in securing by subscription $2,500 for needed improvements of the grounds. He resided for three years across the river and at that time represented the town of Holderness one year in the Legislature.
He united with the Congregational church on profession of faith in 1867, and served it continuously with untiring zeal and unwavering devotion, giving largely to its support and devoting time and strength to its interests.
During the twenty-five years of his membership he served as deacon twenty-four years, as clerk twenty years, as church treasurer fourteen years, as superintendent of the Sunday school eleven years and at the same time was an official in the parish almost without break. He was a constant attendant upon all the meetings of the local conferences and other religious gatherings and was always ready to bear his share of the burden in sustaining them. He took a fatherly interest in the many clerks that began their business life in his store and was ever ready to help them in establishing business for themselves, and took deep satisfaction in their success and was often cheered by their words of appreciation for his counsel and aid.
His death is a heavy blow to the church and a sad loss to the whole community. But our loss is his gain. A former pastor has well expressed the truth that "for one whose Christian life and character were so genuine and true, heaven will be a glorious reality." Another former pastor writes, "While we sorrow, we will not forget the many reasons for gratitude and joy. He was ripe for the change. His life was gentle but it was full of sweetness and earnest, consistent, constant service. To know him was to love him."
The funeral services were held in the Congregational Church Saturday, October 22 at two o'clock, and were very largely attended by the people of the village and of the surrounding towns, all the places of business being closed. The pastor, Rev. F.G. Clark spoke the lessons to be drawn from the sad affliction, using for a text the words: "We know that all things work together for good to them that love God." The choir sang very impressively the hymn, "God Moves in a Mysterious Way," and the closing piece was an appropriate solo, by Mr Stanley, "O Rest Best in the Lord."
Mr. Russell married (October 24, 1861) Miss Clara J. daughter of Arthur Ward of Plymouth, who survives him. He also leaves two brothers, the Hon. Alfred Russell of Detroit, Michigan, and his younger brother, Frank W. Russell, the surviving member of the firm of Webster, Russell & Company >The Plymouth Record, October 29, 1892, p7.
Died, at his home in Plymouth, October 19, William E. Russell, 65 years. Funeral, Saturday, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the Congregational Church. >The Plymouth Record, October 22, 1892, p5.
William Wallace Russell.
William Wallace Russell, son of William Wallace and Susan (Webster) Russell, was born in Plymouth, New Hampshire August 27, 1827, and died suddenly, October 19, 1892. He obtained an education in Plymouth, at Gilmanton Academy and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden in 1846, he entered permanently the store of Russell and Webster, a business established by his grandfather, Moor Russell, in 1798, and became a member of the firm in 1853 and senior member in 1883.
During these forty-six years Mr. Russell was thoroughly devoted to his business taking no vacations with exception of a short trip west in 1856 and one to Florida in 1885. He leaves an unblemished reputation for business integrity and uprightness of character and was held in highest esteem by all his associates in the trade as shown by their attendance in a body at his funeral and by the many words of appreciation sent by distant correspondents.
Deacon Russell was always identified with the interest of the town and community and was ever ready to help by counsel and contributions every worthy enterprise. He was president for many years of the Churchyard Cemetery Association, and three years ago was instrumental in securing by subscription $2,500 for needed improvements of the grounds. He resided for three years across the river and at that time represented the town of Holderness one year in the Legislature.
He united with the Congregational church on profession of faith in 1867, and served it continuously with untiring zeal and unwavering devotion, giving largely to its support and devoting time and strength to its interests.
During the twenty-five years of his membership he served as deacon twenty-four years, as clerk twenty years, as church treasurer fourteen years, as superintendent of the Sunday school eleven years and at the same time was an official in the parish almost without break. He was a constant attendant upon all the meetings of the local conferences and other religious gatherings and was always ready to bear his share of the burden in sustaining them. He took a fatherly interest in the many clerks that began their business life in his store and was ever ready to help them in establishing business for themselves, and took deep satisfaction in their success and was often cheered by their words of appreciation for his counsel and aid.
His death is a heavy blow to the church and a sad loss to the whole community. But our loss is his gain. A former pastor has well expressed the truth that "for one whose Christian life and character were so genuine and true, heaven will be a glorious reality." Another former pastor writes, "While we sorrow, we will not forget the many reasons for gratitude and joy. He was ripe for the change. His life was gentle but it was full of sweetness and earnest, consistent, constant service. To know him was to love him."
The funeral services were held in the Congregational Church Saturday, October 22 at two o'clock, and were very largely attended by the people of the village and of the surrounding towns, all the places of business being closed. The pastor, Rev. F.G. Clark spoke the lessons to be drawn from the sad affliction, using for a text the words: "We know that all things work together for good to them that love God." The choir sang very impressively the hymn, "God Moves in a Mysterious Way," and the closing piece was an appropriate solo, by Mr Stanley, "O Rest Best in the Lord."
Mr. Russell married (October 24, 1861) Miss Clara J. daughter of Arthur Ward of Plymouth, who survives him. He also leaves two brothers, the Hon. Alfred Russell of Detroit, Michigan, and his younger brother, Frank W. Russell, the surviving member of the firm of Webster, Russell & Company >The Plymouth Record, October 29, 1892, p7.
William Wallace Russell.
William Wallace Russell, son of William Wallace and Susan (Webster) Russell, was born in Plymouth, New Hampshire August 27, 1827, and died suddenly, October 19, 1892. He obtained an education in Plymouth, at Gilmanton Academy and Kimball Union Academy, Meriden in 1846, he entered permanently the store of Russell and Webster, a business established by his grandfather, Moor Russell, in 1798, and became a member of the firm in 1853 and senior member in 1883.
During these forty-six years Mr. Russell was thoroughly devoted to his business taking no vacations with exception of a short trip west in 1856 and one to Florida in 1885. He leaves an unblemished reputation for business integrity and uprightness of character and was held in highest esteem by all his associates in the trade as shown by their attendance in a body at his funeral and by the many words of appreciation sent by distant correspondents.
Deacon Russell was always identified with the interest of the town and community and was ever ready to help by counsel and contributions every worthy enterprise. He was president for many years of the Churchyard Cemetery Association, and three years ago was instrumental in securing by subscription $2,500 for needed improvements of the grounds. He resided for three years across the river and at that time represented the town of Holderness one year in the Legislature.
He united with the Congregational church on profession of faith in 1867, and served it continuously with untiring zeal and unwavering devotion, giving largely to its support and devoting time and strength to its interests.
During the twenty-five years of his membership he served as deacon twenty-four years, as clerk twenty years, as church treasurer fourteen years, as superintendent of the Sunday school eleven years and at the same time was an official in the parish almost without break. He was a constant attendant upon all the meetings of the local conferences and other religious gatherings and was always ready to bear his share of the burden in sustaining them. He took a fatherly interest in the many clerks that began their business life in his store and was ever ready to help them in establishing business for themselves, and took deep satisfaction in their success and was often cheered by their words of appreciation for his counsel and aid.
His death is a heavy blow to the church and a sad loss to the whole community. But our loss is his gain. A former pastor has well expressed the truth that "for one whose Christian life and character were so genuine and true, heaven will be a glorious reality." Another former pastor writes, "While we sorrow, we will not forget the many reasons for gratitude and joy. He was ripe for the change. His life was gentle but it was full of sweetness and earnest, consistent, constant service. To know him was to love him."
The funeral services were held in the Congregational Church Saturday, October 22 at two o'clock, and were very largely attended by the people of the village and of the surrounding towns, all the places of business being closed. The pastor, Rev. F.G. Clark spoke the lessons to be drawn from the sad affliction, using for a text the words: "We know that all things work together for good to them that love God." The choir sang very impressively the hymn, "God Moves in a Mysterious Way," and the closing piece was an appropriate solo, by Mr Stanley, "O Rest Best in the Lord."
Mr. Russell married (October 24, 1861) Miss Clara J. daughter of Arthur Ward of Plymouth, who survives him. He also leaves two brothers, the Hon. Alfred Russell of Detroit, Michigan, and his younger brother, Frank W. Russell, the surviving member of the firm of Webster, Russell & Company >The Plymouth Record, October 29, 1892, p7.
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