Russell, John E. (John Edwards), 1834-1903

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John Russell, born in Ireland in 1832, came to Australia in 1837. He was later engaged in N.S.W. and New Zealand in various ventures, leasing land for the grazing of cattle as well as exporting cattle from N.S.W. to New Zealand.

From the description of Memoirs [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225763823

Union soldier from Sterling, Illinois, who served in the 13th Illinois Infantry Regiment, 1861-1864.

John J. Russell enlisted as a sergeant in Company B of the 13th Illinois Infantry on May 24, 1861, and was promoted to 2nd lieutenant on March 24, 1863. After serving in Missouri, Mississippi, and Alabama, he was demobilized due to an injury and was mustered out of service with his regiment on June 18, 1864.

From the description of John J. Russell letters, 1861-1864. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 51960976

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Birth 1834-01-20

Death 1903-10-28

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