He was born in August 1837 (5 (1838), 9; 2 (26 in 1865), 6 (21 in 1860), 7 (30 in 1870), 8 (45 in 1880), 9 (62 in 1900), 10 (72 in 1910)). He was born in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). He was born to Jacob P Russell and Catharine Weaver (5).
In 1850, he was living in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (12). He was living with his parents Jacob and Catharine Russel, with many siblings (12).
In 1860, he was living in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (6). He was a farm laborer, and had attended school within the year (6). He was living with his parents Jacob and Catharine Russle (6).
When he enlisted, he worked at a r[ail] road (2).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 10 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, hazel eyes, and brown hair (2).
His brother Abraham Russell also served in the 91st.
He was drafted (1, 2). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 15 March 1865 (1, 2, 3). He was enlisted for one year, at Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, by Captain Lloyd (2). He reported for duty on 15 March 1865 (2). His service was credited to the seventeenth congressional district (2). He was a private in company D (1, 14).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1, 3 [7 Jul 65]). He was a private, in company D (14).
He married Maria [or Mariah] in 1866/1867 (5, 10, 11). They had one child, who was still alive in 1910 (5, 10,11):
In 1870, he was living in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (7). He was a railroad laborer, and owned $1,750 in real estate and $200 in personal property (7). He was living with his wife Maria and child Alfred (7).
In 1880, he was living in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (8). He was working on a farm (8). He was living with his wife Mariah, son Alfred, and a servant (8).
On 6 September 1890, he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (4, 13).
In 1890, he was living in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (post office: Shybeaver) (3).
In 1900, he was living in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (9). He was a farmer (9). He was living with his wife Margaret (9).
On 16 January 1908, he again applied for a pension (13).
In 1910, he was living in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (10). He was a farmer (10). He was living with his wife Mariah (10).
He died on 6 May 1911, at Shy Beaver, Pennsylvania (5, 13). He was buried in Russellville Cemetery, Russellville, Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (5).
On 19 June 1911, his widow, Maria Russell, applied successfully for a pension (4, 13).
In 1920, his widow, Mariah Russell, was living in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (11).
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (Isaac Russell)
2 company D, [second] descriptive roll, entry 86 (Isaac Russel)
3 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Huntington County, Hopewell Township, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 171, page 1 (Isaac W Russel)
4 pension index, by name (Isaac Russell)
5 'Field family tree', a gedcom on Rootsweb WorldConnect (viewed June 2007, last revised 30 May 2007, contact Susan) (other gedcoms on WorldConnect have similar data) (Isaac Russell)
6 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Hopewell Township, microfilm series M653, film 1115, page 276 = 8 handwritten (Isaac Russle [sic])
7 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Hopewell Township (post office McConnelstown), microfilm series M593, film 1349, pages 618 = 3-4 handwritten (Isaac Russel)
8 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Hopewell Township, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 196, microfilm series T9, film 1134, page 228 A = 17 handwritten (Isaac Russell)
9 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Hopewell Township, supervisor's district 12, enumeration district 89, microfilm series T623, film 1414, page 129 B = 4 handwritten (Isaac Russell)
10 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Hopewell Township, supervisor's district 13, enumeration 65, microfilm series T624, film 1349, page 275 B = 1 handwritten (Isaac Russell)
11 1920 US census, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Hopewell Township, supervisor's district 14, enumeration district 72, microfilm series T625, film 1564, page 260 A = 6 handwritten (Mariah Russell)
12 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon County, Hopewell Township, microfilm series M432, film 784, page 298] (Isaac Russel)
13 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company D (Isaac Russell)
14 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Isaac Russell)
| line | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Dwellings visited | 69 | ||||||||||
| Families visited | 69 | ||||||||||
| Name | Jacob Russel | Catharine " | David " | Mary " | Isaac " | John " | Abraham " | Samuel " | Daniel " | James " | Rosanna " |
| Age | 64 | 45 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6/12 |
| Sex | M | F | M | F | M | M | M | M | M | M | F |
| Color | |||||||||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Farmer | Labor | |||||||||
| Real estate owned | 1200 | ||||||||||
| Birthplace | " [sc. Penna] | " | " | " | " | " | " | " | " | " | " |
| Married within year | |||||||||||
| Attended school within year | |||||||||||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | |||||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Dwelling number | 48 | ||||||||
| Family number | 50 | ||||||||
| Name | Jacob Russle Sr | Catharine " | Isaac " | John " | Abram " | Samuel " | Daniel " | James " | Rosa " |
| Age | 65 | 50 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 7 |
| Sex | m | f | m | m | m | m | m | m | f |
| Color | |||||||||
| Occupation | Farmer | Farm Laborer | Do Do | Do Do | Do Do | ||||
| Value of real estate owned | 9,000 | ||||||||
| Value of personal estate | 1,500 | ||||||||
| Place of birth | Do [sc. Penna] | Do | Do | Do | Do | Do | Do | Do | Do |
| Married within year | |||||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Cannot read & write | |||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 39 | 40 | 1 |
| Dwelling-house number | 21 | ||
| Family number | 24 | ||
| Name | Russel Isaac | - Maria | Russel Alfred |
| Age | 30 | 28 | 1 |
| Sex | M | F | M |
| Color | W | W | W |
| Occupation | RR Laborer | Keeping house | At home |
| Real estate value | 1750 | ||
| Personal estate value | 200 | ||
| Birthplace | Pa | Pa | Pa |
| Father foreign born | |||
| Mother foreign born | |||
| Birth month if born within year | |||
| Marriage month if married within year | |||
| Attended school past year | |||
| Can't read | |||
| Can't write | |||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | |||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | ||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 |
| street name | ||||
| house number | ||||
| dwelling visit # | 137 | |||
| family visit # | 148 | |||
| name | Russell Isaac | - Mariah | - Alfred | Davis Margaret |
| color | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | M | F |
| age | 45 | 40 | 11 | 14 |
| month born if born in year | ||||
| relationship | Wife | Son | Servant | |
| single | 1 | 1 | ||
| married | 1 | 1 | ||
| widowed/divorced | ||||
| married during year | ||||
| occupation | Works on Farm | Keeping House | ||
| months unemployed | ||||
| currently ill? | ||||
| blind | ||||
| deaf/dumb | ||||
| idiotic | ||||
| insane | ||||
| disabled | ||||
| school this year | 1 | |||
| can't read | ||||
| can't write | ||||
| birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| father's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| mother's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| line | 54 | 55 |
| street | ||
| house number | ||
| dwelling number | 80 | |
| family number | 80 | |
| name | Russell Isaac | - Margaret |
| relationship | Head | Wife |
| color | W | W |
| sex | M | F |
| birth date | Aug 1837 | July 1840 |
| age | 62 | 59 |
| married? | M | M |
| # years married | 33 [?] | 33 [?] |
| mother of how many children? | 1 | |
| # of children living | 1 | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigration year | ||
| # years in USA | ||
| naturalized citizen? | ||
| occupation | Farmer | |
| # months not employed | 0 | |
| # months in school | ||
| can read | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes |
| speaks English | yes | yes |
| owned/rented | O | |
| free or mortgaged | F | |
| farm/house | F | |
| # of farm schedule | 36 |
| line | 67 | 68 |
| street | Wood Court [??] Valley Road - South | |
| house nr | ||
| dwelling nr | 14 | |
| family nr | 14 | |
| name | Russell Isaac | - Mariah |
| relationship | Head | Wife |
| sex | M | F |
| color | W | W |
| age | 72 | 68 |
| marital status | M1 | M1 |
| #years present marriage | 43 | 43 |
| mother of # children | 1 | |
| mother of # living children | 1 | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigrated | ||
| naturalized/alien | ||
| speaks English | English | English |
| occupation | Farmer | none |
| nature of industry etc. | ||
| employer etc. | Emp | |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | ||
| # weeks out of work 1909 | ||
| can read | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | ||
| owned/rented | O | |
| owned free or mortagaged | F | |
| farm/house | F | |
| nr on farm schedule | 6 | |
| civil war vet | ||
| blind | ||
| deaf & dumb | ||
| line | 43 |
| street | |
| house number | X |
| dwelling visit number | 10 |
| family visit number | 10 |
| name | Russell Mariah |
| relationship | Head |
| own/rent | O |
| free/mortgaged (if owned) | F |
| sex | F |
| race | W |
| age at last birthday | 80 |
| marital status | Wd |
| year of immigration | |
| naturalized/alien | |
| year of naturalization | |
| attended school since Sept 1919 | |
| can read | Yes |
| can write | Yes |
| birth place | Pennsylvania |
| native language | |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| father's native language | |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| mother's native language | |
| can speak English | Yes |
| occupation | None |
| industry, business | |
| employment status | |
| number of farm schedule |