Following his Civil War service, Russell disappeared from his home about 1870. It fell to his oldest son, who was 15 at the time, to provide for the family. After he married, his younger brothers took over the responsibility as they came of age.
Iowa Emma was only about two years and so, never knew her father.
Following his Civil War service, Russell disappeared from his home about 1870. It fell to his oldest son, who was 15 at the time, to provide for the family. After he married, his younger brothers took over the responsibility as they came of age.
Iowa Emma was only about two years and so, never knew her father.
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FS: "Mother" s/w R.M. Whitmore
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