F. M. Russell

RUSSELL, DAVIS, CASWELL, BICKLEY

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Date: 5/21/2004 at 22:37:47

F. M. Russell resided in his native State until the fall of 1855, then came west as far as Illinois, where he stopped a short time with his brother. Here he made the acquaintance of J. W. Davis, and early in the year of 1856, the two started for Iowa. When they arrived at Dubuque they bid farewell to railroads and continued their journey on foot, and after several days of this mode of travel, they arrived in Butler county. Here Mr. Russell at once resumed his trade – that of a carpenter – and followed the same until the fall, then returned to the Empire State, and in December, 1856, married Miss Sarah A. Caswell. In May, 1857, they came to Iowa and settled at Clarksville. When they commenced life in their new home, their worldly goods amounted to $147.60, but Mr. Russell worked hard at his trade and by being moderately economical, he met with success. He now owns 390 acres of land and is in circumstances which permit him to enjoy life. Mr. Russell is a very ambitious man, and is strictly honest and highly respected. He was born in the State of New York, August 9, 1831. Mr. and Mrs. Russell have one daughter – Mary M., now the wife of J. E. Bickley.
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Source: History of Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa
Union Publishing Co., Springfield, IL, 1883
Page 608