Introduction to Russell family history

Back in 2012 I spent a considerable amount of time trying to establish when CTR’s father, Joseph L Russell married Ann Eliza Birney and then later Emma Hammond Ackley. Several articles resulted which included research into the Russell family’s Presbyterian connections. The final research came together in 2019.

What follows is a rewrite of all the relevant material into three articles.

1.      Three weddings (but no funeral this time)

2.      Pittsburgh Presbyterians

3.      Following the Trail