John RUSSELL I
Born: 1680
Died: 1750
Principal Occupation: Book and Print dealer Trader in gold, silver, jewelry and glass
Place: "The Bible" 32 High St., Guildford, Surrey, England
Also. Mayor of Guildford (1720 &1723).
The RUSSELL Family had been connected with Guildford since 1509. The family business,
that of book and print dealers as well as traders in gold, silver, jewelry and glass, was
carried on at 32 High Street in Guildford under the sign of "The Bible." This
had been passed down from one generation to the other Two RUSSELLS's were Mayors of
Guildford. There is a plaque on a wall of Guildford Hall which lists all the Mayors of the
town from its inception and of course, the RUSSELL's are shown on the plaque.
Guildford is located southwest of London, the old town has been preserved and is very
interesting and attractive. In addition to Guildford Hall, the RUSSELL homestead, where
John RUSSELL (the artist) was born; Holy Trinity Church, where he was christened and where
many members of the RUSSELL family are buried; the grammar school which he attended, and
an art gallery (which houses much of his work), have all been preserved
The number of children is unknown. The only child know is John RUSSELL II.
1) John RUSSELL II
Born: 21 Jan 1711 Place: Guildford, Surrey, England
Died: 1 Jun 1804 Place: Guildford, Surrey, England
Married: Ann PARVISH (AFN 1L8H-9ZP) Born: 1719 Place: Guildford, Surrey,
England
Died: 1775 Place: Guildford, Surrey, England
*Some information was provided by Christine Coloma (Michaelsen)
Created by Edgar H. Cross
