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Name |
Russell, Lucy Ellen |
Other names |
Nellie Russell, Nellie L. |
Born |
07 May 1863 |
Birthplace |
Arlington |
Deceased |
1948 |
Deceased where |
Wellesley |
Father |
Russell, Benjamin Franklin |
Mother |
Cutter, Cynthia |
Places of residence |
128 Medford Street |
Notes |
Per 1948 obit, she was the last living of the family. Three daughters never married. Brother Lucius Kimball a college professor with two children Family once owned a large farm around house at 128 Medford Street - land running from Medford Street to the cemetery. Benjamin F. made a "considerable fortune" in the packing business in Boston. |
Occupation |
Teacher |
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