Russell
Name | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSEL James | 55 | Miner | Yks |
RUSSEL Elizabeth | 20 | | Yks |
RUSSEL John | 20 | | Yks |
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James Russell was born 29 January 1786 and baptized 26 March 1786, the
son of James Russell and Elizabeth, nee Horn. On 7 February 1817 he
married Ann Tomlin. Ann died shortly after the birth of their youngest
child, and was buried in Redmire 12 October 1832. Their children shown above are Elizabeth, baptized 7 September 1817
and John, baptized 27 June 1819.
Next, Esther, living with the Mason family:
Name | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
MASON Richard | 75 | Yeoman | Yks |
MASON Roger | 40 | Joiner | Yks |
MASON Jane | 30 | | Yks |
MASON Henry | 25 | Butter Factor | Yks |
RUSSELL Eliza | 13 | Independent | Yks |
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Nothing is known of Elizabeth. If 13 is really 23, it could be the
daughter of George Russell and Margaret, nee Bell, baptized 13 April
1818.
Name | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL George | 50 | Miner | Yks |
RUSSELL Margaret | 45 | | Yks |
RUSSELL Mary | 14 | | Yks |
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George was baptized 25 December 1789, son of James Russell and
Elizabeth, nee Horn. He married Margaret Bell, of Grinton, 11
February 1812. The young Mary is probably their child Margaret,
baptized 25 March 1827.
Next, four siblings:
Name | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL Henry | 25 | Miner | Yks |
RUSSELL William | 20 | | Yks |
RUSSELL John | 15 | | Yks |
RUSSELL Ann | 14 | | Yks |
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The above are all children of William Russell and Nancy/Ann, nee
Storey. William was buried 8 January 1833, and Nancy 19 February
1836. The above are:
- Henry: baptized 9 October 1814
- William: baptized 16 May 1819
- John: baptized 16 December 1821
- Nancy (the above Ann): baptized February 1826
William and Ann are still living together in 1851:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL William | Head, Unmarried | 34 | Coalminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Ann | Sister, Unmarried | 25 | Housekeeper | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Roger | Lodger, Unmarried | 27 | Corn Dealer | Swinithwaite |
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The lodger, Roger, is the future spouse of Ann--they marry in
March 1855.
The next John Russell is a first cousin to William and Ann above,
their fathers being brothers:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL John | Head | 31 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Jane | Wife | 31 | | Castle Bolton |
PLUSE David | Stepson | 11 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL James | Son | 2 | | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Clara | Daughter | 1 | | Castle Bolton |
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John was the son of James Russell and Ann, nee Tomlin, baptized 27
June 1819. In January 1848 he married Jane Plews, the daughter of
David and Ann, nee Thompson. Jane was baptized 30 January 1814.
David Pluse (Plews) is an illegitimate child of Jane, baptized 30 June
1839. John and Jane's children are James, baptized 7 January 1849 and
Clara baptized 22 September 1850.
James and his daughter Elizabeth are still living in the village:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL James | Head, Widower | 64 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Elizabeth | Daughter, Unmarried | 33 | | Castle Bolton |
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Elizabeth married Ralph Peacock in May 1852, so she appears in the
Peacock chapter after this census. This is the last time we see
James: he was buried in Redmire 3 September 1859.
Next Margaret, widow of George:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL Margaret | Head, Widow | 58 | Farmer 7 Acres | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Ann | Daughter, Unmarried | 28 | | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Alice | Granddaughter | 6 | Scholar | Castle Bolton |
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George was buried in Redmire 6 May 1847, aged 57. Ann is George and
Margaret's daughter, baptized 14 July 1822. Alice is Ann's illegitimate
daughter, baptized 7 July 1844.
William, son of William and Ann (Storey) has recently married:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL William | Head | 42 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Elizabeth | Wife | 32 | | Aysgarth |
RUSSELL Ann | Daughter | 4 | | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL William | Son | 2m | | Castle Bolton |
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William married Elizabeth Thompson, 14 April 1856 in Aysgarth.
Elizabeth was the daughter (a twin) of Thomas and Ann, baptized in
Aysgarth 12 May 1828. Their children are:
- Anne: baptized 11 March 1857
- William: baptized 12 May 1861
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
TOMLIN John | Head | 39 | Blacksmith | Castle Bolton |
TOMLIN Ann | Wife | 38 | | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Alice | Stepdaughter, Unmarried | 16 | | Castle Bolton |
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Alice is the illegitimate daughter of the above Ann, Ann having married
John Tomlin December 1854. By the next census, Alice has married
John Plews and can be seen in the Plews chapter.
Next, John son of William and Ann (Storey) returns:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL John | Head | 38 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Hannah | Wife | 29 | | Redmire |
RUSSELL William T. | Son | 3 | | Redmire |
RUSSELL John H. | Son | 1 | | Castle Bolton |
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John married Hannah Jackson, illegitimate daughter of Mary Jackson,
who was baptized 15 December 1831 in Redmire. Their children are:
- William Thomas: baptized 25 September 1859
- John Henry: baptized 6 May 1860
Next, John son of James and Ann (Tomlin):
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL John | Head | 41 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Jane | Wife | 47 | | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL James | Son | 12 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Clarah | Daughter | 11 | Scholar | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Lousa | Daughter | 8 | Scholar | Castle Bolton |
PLEWS David | Son in law, Unmarried | 21 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
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Their new daughter is Louisa, baptized 6 March 1853.
Only Clara remains with her parents in 1871:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL John | Head, Married | 50 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Jane | Wife, Married | 57 | | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Clara | Daughter, Unmarried | 21 | Dressmaker | Castle Bolton |
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The only other Russell family in 1871 is William and Elizabeth:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL William | Head, Married | 53 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Elizabeth | Wife, Married | 42 | | Aysgarth |
RUSSELL Ann | Daughter | 14 | | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL William | Son | 10 | | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Thomas Henry | Son | 4 | | Castle Bolton |
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Their new son, Thomas Henry, was baptized 5 August 1866.
Clara is elsewhere, and daughter Louisa has returned in 1881:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL John | Head, Married | 61 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Jane | Wife, Married | 67 | | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Louisa | Daughter, Unmarried | 28 | | Castle Bolton |
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The family do not appear on the census after 1881. Daughter
Louis was buried 9 July 1885 and father John 20 October 1884.
Nothing is known of Jane.
A stray Russell is visiting Henry Mason:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
MASON Henry | Head, Unmarried | 68 | Farmer 25 Acres | Castle Bolton |
HORN Jane | Servant, Unmarried | 25 | Domestic Servant | Redmire |
RUSSELL Jane | Visitor, Unmarried | 19 | | Bellerby |
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Jane was the daughter of Rodger and Ann (Nancy), nee Russell, Jane's
mother Ann being the daughter of William and Ann (Nancy) Storey.
Elizabeth is now a widow:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL Elizabeth | Head, Widow | 53 | | Aysgarth |
RUSSELL Thomas Henry | Son | 14 | Leadminer | Castle Bolton |
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Her husband William was buried 19 August 1875 in Redmire.
Only one Russell remains in 1891:
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
RUSSELL Elizabeth | Head, Widow | 62 | | Aysgarth |
SHIELDS William | Lodger, Unmarried | 63 | | Castle Bolton |
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Elizabeth, widow of William, later died and was buried in Redmire
30 April 1894.
Name | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Birthplace |
McGREGOR Ann | Head, Widow | 45 | Living on own means | Castle Bolton |
McGREGOR Joseph | Son, Unmarried | 20 | Draper's Apprentice | Castle Bolton |
McGREGOR John | Son | 10 | | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL William | Brother, Married | 40 | Hind for Farmer | Castle Bolton |
RUSSELL Thos. | Nephew | 13 | Farm Servant | Castle Bolton |
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William Russell and Ann McGregor are both children of the Elizabeth
Russell seen in 1891, and her husband William. Ann married Simon
McGregor, 15 October 1876 in Castle Bolton. Simon died 17 September
1892, leaving her a widow as seen here.
Thomas Russell is the son of the above William by Agnes Thwaite
Russell, nee Dinsdale, whom he married 12 December 1885 in Aysgarth.
Thomas was baptized in Castle Bolton 4 December 1887. Agnes died
in childbirth, 18 April 1891, and was buried in Redmire 21 April.
©2005 David W.J. Stringer-Calvert