Russell, James

Death of James Russell, Esq.
Acton this week has lost one of its most highly esteemed citizens in the death of Mr. James Russell, Willow St. Mr. Russell was in ill health for many months and for several weeks his spirit hovered near the borderland. Death came on Sunday morning. Mr. Russell was a native of Lanarkshire, Scotland, and son of the late James Russell, sr., of Erin. He was in his 66th year. He came to Canada with his parents sixty years ago and the family settled on lot 2, con. 5, Erin. When he arrived at manhood's estate Mr. Russell purchased the adjoining farm, lot 2, con. 6. He was married some thirty years ago to Miss Janet Somerville, sister of Mr. Fyfe Somerville. About twenty years ago he retired from farming and settled in Georgetown, and during his residence there Mrs. Russell died. He came to Acton about ten years ago and purchased the old Knox Church manse and glebe where he resided until the erection of the new residence on Willow Street in rear of the Merchants' Bank. Eight years ago Mr. Russell was wedded to Miss Sarah Ramshaw, who survives him. No family resulted from either marriage, but Miss Kate, an adopted daughter, is left to mourn the loss of a kind foster father. Mr. Russell was a very intelligent and thoughtful man, but very retiring in disposition. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, and during his residence in Georgetown was an elder. The funeral on Tuesday afternoon was largely attended, and was conducted by Rev. H. A. Macpherson, his pastor.