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Alexander (or James?) Russell or Russel working at Gordon 1807
« on: Friday 25 May 07 22:48 BST (UK) »
Does anyone have any information about ALEXANDER RUSSELL OR RUSSEL especially birth, marriage or death dates/places?
All I know is he was working on a farm at Greenknowe, Gordon in or around 1807 when his son ADAM RUSSELL OR RUSSEL was born.

Anything at all connected would be appreciated.

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Re: Alexander (or James?) Russell or Russel working at Gordon 1807
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 26 May 07 19:38 BST (UK) »
I beleive Greenknowe was owned by the Lyals  -  the sister of an ancestor married into the family in the 1840s.  Greenknowe is near Greenlaw - and I have a memory of an ancient tower on the land (long time since I was there, as a tourist!).  Robert Lyal (my "aunt"'s husband ) was the son of William Lyal who was probably a contemporary of your Russell, but I have no direct information. 

Knox (Greenlaw/Claydub/Edinburgh);
Syme or Sime (North Berwick/Montrose (Brechin);
McMurtrie (Dalmellington); Lamont/Limont(?);
Williams (Hampstead)/Glamorgan;
Lord (Hampstead/Lancashire);
Isaac (Wiltshire/Gower Peninsula) ;
Rowen or Rowan (Manchester);
Greenwood (Lancashire);
Also Forsythe; Kyle; Trotter; Hislop/Hoslop; Henderson; Chaplin; Parr; Mc Lean; Gourlay ; Harford

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Re: Alexander (or James?) Russell or Russel working at Gordon 1807
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 27 May 07 20:25 BST (UK) »
Thanks for background information.  I have also visited the tower.
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