Andrew Russell, Jr.

A Patriot of the American Revolution for VIRGINIA with the rank of PRIVATE. DAR Ancestor #: A098322

From Genforum.com post:

Re: JOHN MITCHELL-WILL-1780-AUGUSTA CO VA Posted by: Jerri Howard Date: December 13, 2001 at 11:34:46 In Reply to: Re: JOHN MITCHELL-WILL-1780-AUGUSTA CO VA by Veornica Russell of 12816

I do not know who the Andrew Russell, b abt.1740, d 1803, parents were. I know that John Mitchell mentioned Andrew Russell's family in his will in 1780. John Mitchell also was mentioned in some of their land transactions. It's possible that your Andrew Russell, b 1715 could be the father of Andrew Russell (1740-1803). What year did your Andrew Russell die. There is a mention of Andrew Russell being the son of "Widow Rusell" abt. 1760. The DAR records state that Andrew Russell's wife was Elizabeth Mitchell. But this is incorrect! I have documented proof that she was Elizabeth Armstrong, d/o Mathew Armstrong. John Mitchell's will and land transactions are in The "Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia by Lyman Chalkley". There are three volumes and it is on the internet. Look in the Russell Family GenForum at the queries about this family. Please let me know if you find a connection. I believe there were about three Andrew Russells in Augusta Co. at the same time.

From Rootsweb.com post:

From: Hisdogbo@@aol.com Subject: [RUSSELL-L] Russell Ancestors Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 13:52:09 EST

I have Russell ancestors from Virginia. Andrew Russell Sr. moved from Lancaster, Penn in 1732 to Augusta County, Virginia. He was born abt. 1716 in Northern Ireland. Married 1739 in Beverly Manor, Virginia to Florence Henderson b. 1718 in British Isles. Andrew Sr. died 20 Nov. 1780 in Virginia. Florence died bef. 20 Jul 1764. They had 5 children-- 1. Joshua b. 1738--Married unknown but had 2 children. Florence Russell, born in Virginia & married William Brooks; and Adam Russell (no records). 2. Andrew Jr. Baptized 10/28/ 1740 in Cowpasture, Augusta County, Virginia. He died in Knox County, Tenn. & may have died while on visit to his son, Matthew Russed. His will was filed in both Knox County, Tenn. & Augusta Co. Virginia. He served in Revolutionary War. Andrew married Elizabeth Mitchell (according to Galbreath book. Ancestral Files in Salt Lake say he marri Elizabeth White? 3. Robert--baptized 8/15/ 1742 4. John--baptized 4/24/ 1748 5. Martha--baptized 4/24/ 1749

Page 212 In Knox County Tennessee. The last will and testament of Andrew russell of that county: "The last will and testament of Andrew Russell 'of Augusta County, Virginia' was probated in Knox County, Tennessee in 1803. He mentions his wife Elizabeth and the following legatees: Matthew Russell, son William Russell, son Ann Russell, daughter John Russell, son Elizabeth Russell, daughter Jean Russell, daughter James Russell, son Andrew russell, son Alexander Russell, son James Robertson - son-in-law. Witnesses to the will were: William Gillespie; William Henderson; James Gillespie and testator's sons: martin Russell; Andrew Russell; Alexander Russell

The will was also probated in Augusta County, Virginia."

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