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Marriage of Charles Blaxland of Cassilis and Eliza, third daughter of Major Russell of Raymond Terrace, late of the 20th Regt., on 26 March. Minister Rev. Charles Spencer
First Name:
Major William
Details:
Committee member to re-elect C. Windeyer for the counties of Gloucester, Macquarie and Stanley
First Name:
Major William
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Lieut. J Russell, third son of Major Russell of Raymond Terrace died at Simla India 11th April 1846 of fever aged 26
First Name:
Major William
Place:
Toobimba, Hunter River
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Second daughter Sarah married Capt. Edward M. O'Connell of 99th regt at St. James church Sydney
First Name:
Major William
Place:
Fullerton Cove, within 7 miles of Newcastle
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From Newcastle. Advertising 1835 acres to be let
First Name:
Major William
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Death of Mary, the beloved wife of Major Russell on 20th January
First Name:
Major William
Source:
Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser (Dublin)
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Death of Mary, wife of Major Russell, formerly of the 20th regt., and of Beechmount in the county of Cork
First Name:
Major William
Source:
Register Book of Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle. Burials p25
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Retired Major of HM 20th regiment. Died aged 80. Burial date
First Name:
Major William
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1 convict labourer assigned to Major Russell by special order
First Name:
Major William
Details:
Witness at the trial of William Archer and George Theedham
First Name:
Major William
Details:
Matthew Brady assigned servant until 4th November 1843
First Name:
Major William
Details:
Michael Groden assigned servant in November 1843
First Name:
Major William
Details:
Always distributed slop clothing, shoes etc to assigned servants in November
First Name:
Major William
Place:
Ringwood, Raymond Terrace
Details:
Marriage of Richard Tarrant Russell of Burradoc, Stroud, son of the late Major William Russell of HM 20th regt., and Elizabeth Muir Dun, eldest daughter of Thomas Dun Esq., of Ringwood on 3rd March. Officiating Minister Rev. Robert Blain of Hinton
First Name:
Major William
Place:
Gloucester, Macquarie, Stanley electorate
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On list of landed proprietors of the electoral district of Gloucester, Macquarie and Stanley supporting Charles Windeyer in the forthcoming election
First Name:
Major William
Place:
Christ Church Burial Ground, Newcastle
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The old commissariat office at the back of the Municipal Chambers has had many tenants in its time and of these one of the least lies in the churchyard on the Hill. Down by the western dividing boundary there is a vault surrounded by an iron railing and covered by a heavy stone upon which is written - Major William Russell, H.M. 20th Regt., died April 20 1853. Aged 80. Also, Mary, wife of the above who died Jan. 10, 1859, aged 59. Major Russell subsequently secured an estate at Limeburners Bay, where members of the family now reside
First Name:
Major William
Details:
Death of Major Russell on 20th April aged 80 after a long illness which he bore with Christian fortitude. formerly of the 20th Regt., Engaged with the 20th regt. in Holland in 1799; in Egypt in 1801; Peninsular War in Maida, Vimiera, Corunna, Pyrenees, Nive, Nevelle, Orthes and Toulouse. Awarded two gold medals and the Peninsular medal. Arrived in the colony with his family in 1837
First Name:
Major William
Details:
Arrived in Sydney of Major Russell (late of the 20th regt.,) Mrs. Russell and 12 children. Other passengers included Mr. & Mrs Russell (relatives) E.C. Bowen; E.D.F. Hamilton; J.D. Hunt; H.D. Harper; W. Windeyer; A. Hentigg