History and stuff

The history of the 19th century Bible Student movement, with occasional more recent developments among those who stayed with the Watch Tower Society. A place for historians who love this subject. Not a place for polemics or for debating beliefs; simply history written as neutrally as possible. Enjoy! Some reprinted pieces first appeared on: truthhistory.blogspot.com

History and stuff

The history of the 19th century Bible Student movement, with occasional more recent developments among those who stayed with the Watch Tower Society. A place for historians who love this subject. Not a place for polemics or for debating beliefs; simply history written as neutrally as possible. Enjoy! Some reprinted pieces first appeared on: truthhistory.blogspot.com

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Tuesday, 31 March 2026

When did Joseph marry Emma?

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Because of the lack of official records, it is not always easy to trace marriages in 19 th century Pennsylvania. We know CTR married Maria ...
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Monday, 16 March 2026

Ann Eliza's will

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When checking the internet for information about CTR’s mother, Ann Eliza Russell, there is conflicting information about her death in geneal...
Friday, 6 March 2026

Last Will and Testament of Joseph Lytle Russell

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The final LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of Joseph Lyle Russell (CTR’s father) was made in July 1896, and was witnessed by three Watch Tower adhere...
Monday, 23 February 2026

Carnone

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This is one of those (to me) mysteries that I would appreciate some feedback on. The question is, would a long-time elder of an Irish Pres...
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Monday, 16 February 2026

Alexander Turney Stewart

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  Alexander Turney Stewart was the founder of the department store as we today know it. Born in 1803 he used a legacy to invest in Irish lin...
Monday, 2 February 2026

More James

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  If you have just stumbled on this history blog, please could I recommend that to understand this article you first read the preceding one ...
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Tuesday, 27 January 2026

James

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  Below is an abridged version of a tentative chapter for a work on the Russell family history, expanded from articles on this blog from yes...
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