George Russell

ID # 1889, (1850-1911)
Pedigree
FatherLuther Baltimore Russell (1822-1901)
MotherMary Ann Coffee (1827-1887)
BaptismGeorge Russell was baptized in 1850 at Canada. 
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Stone on 16 December 1895 at Niagara Falls, Ontario.
The marriage registration for George and Elizabeth isn't clear on all points, but Elizabeth was a widow. Her married name was McEachern and she brought with her to the household her son Roderich, approximately age 5 at the time.

Mrge reg. 012978-95 Niagara Falls, Welland County
George Russell, age 45, widower(?), porter. Born and residing Niagara Falls South. Parents Luther and Mary.
Elizabeth McEachern, age 44, widow, born Markham, Ontario, residing Niagara Falls. Parents John and Harriett Stone.
Witnesses Isabella Stephens and C.A. Burns, both of Niagara Falls, Ont.
On 16 December, 1895, at Niagara Falls, Ontario, by Rev. Robert Burns.
The groom was English Church and the bride Presbyterian.
 
DeathHe died in 1911. 
BurialHe was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Ontario. 
NoteA death registration for George has not been found nor a newspaper account of his passing. He may have been residing in Niagara Falls, New York, at the time of his death. Certainly, the Morse Funeral Home records indicate that a bridge tax was paid for the return of his remains. George and Elizabeth are buried in Fairview Cemetery in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Elizabeth's son Roderick McEachern is buried there as well. According to the stone, Roderick died in 1917. We have two census records that show his name as Roderick. The inscription on the stone gives his name as Roger even though Fairview's records show that they received him as Roderick.

George Russell was likely a Mason, for the inscription on his stone shows him as Sov. George Russell.

The Morse Funeral Home record for George is dated February 20, 1911. This may represent the date of his burial. Fairview Cemetery's web page does not provide us with a date of burial. 
Last Edited9 Jul 2015