RUSSELL, Alexander Robinson “Alex”

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Alexander Russel [sic], one of the prominent citizens of Edinburg, died Wednesday morning after an illness of two months, due to injuries received from a fall. Deceased was born in Shelby County, July 27, 1822 [sic], and lived in the vicinity of Edinburg all his life. He was twice married. Five children were born to the first union and three to the latter. His second wife and all the children survive him. Funeral services occur today from the residence under the auspices of the Masonic order.

The Franklin Democrat, Friday, April 20, 1900,
Volume XL Number 42, page 1 column 5

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John and William Russell, of Edinburg, were here yesterday to take out letters of administration on the estate of the late Alexander Russell. It is understood Mr. Russell left no will. One written eleven years ago he had destroyed. His estate consists of 480 acres of land, town property and a large amount of money out on loans.

Link to Alexander Robinson “Alex” Russell’s grave

Notes: Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899–2011, Edinburg, Blue River Township, Johnson County, Certificate and Record of Death, page 214 records that Alexander R. Russell died at about 4 o’clock a. m. on 11 Apr 1900 in Edinburg from broncho pneumonia of five days’ duration, contributory cause accidental injury of left hip six weeks earlier, aged seventy-seven years, eight months and fourteen days. He was male, white, married and a farmer, born in Shelby County. His father’s name was John Russell and his mother’s maiden name Mary Russell [sic], both born in Kentucky. The informant was Mary Russell. He was buried in Edinburg on 18 Apr 1900, J. M. Breeding, undertaker.

His headstone and his birthdate calculated from age at death both give his birthdate as 18 Jul 1822

Submitted by Mark McCrady, Cathea Curry and Lois Johnson