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Title
Alvin Dudley Russell 1849-1898
Description
Condensed obituary forwarded to Elizabeth Schnair by Mrs. Harry C. Thayer in May 1970:
"Alvin Dudley Russell, who was for many years a resident and business man in Maynard, died at South Acton July 3, 1898. He was twice representative to the Legislature, in 1884 and 1887. He was also a member of the School Board for two terms and served two years as overseer of the poor. He was also manager of the Co-operative store in Maynard during a period of its early growth and expansion.
Mr. Russell descended from old New England families; upon his father's side his grandfather was engaged in the War of 1812 upon the Canadian frontier; his mother was from the Dudley and Stratton families, who can trace many generations living in Middlesex County. His father was a sergant in the Sixth Regiment, New Hampshire Volunters (ed: Civil War?), and received injuries from which he never recovered. His mother had four brothers who all enlisted in New Hampshire regiments, and lost their lives in the service.
Mr. Russell was born at Marlboro, New Hampshire October 26, 1849; received his education in the public schools, also at the academy and commercial school at New Hampton, New Hampshire. While in Newburyport he was elected Clerk of Ward 4, upon the Council for 1879, and served upon two most important committees, finance and public property.
He had been a member of the IOOF since he was 21 years old. He was President of the Maynard Blaine and Logan Club of 1884, and was elected Moderator of many town meetings. When a member of the Legislature of '85 he was placed on the committee on labor. He introduced several orders, among which was that for weekly payments by corporations. He prepared a bill whlich was passed by the committee, which selected him to report the bill to the House, and to take charge of it. He opened and closed debate upon the bill that lasted five successive days, when it was defeated by two votes. The next election sent men to the Legislature of 1886 who passed the same bill for which he led that long and earnest debate.
He supported the temperance legislation that was passed by the House. Another bill passed giving giving all courts of record power to issue naturalization papers was based upon his order. He also supported the arbitration bill which was reported by his committee, passed the House, but was lost in the Senate during the last hours of the sessions.
Mr. Russell was survived by his wife, and two children, Henry H. Russell, and Lena Pond Russell. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery."
"Alvin Dudley Russell, who was for many years a resident and business man in Maynard, died at South Acton July 3, 1898. He was twice representative to the Legislature, in 1884 and 1887. He was also a member of the School Board for two terms and served two years as overseer of the poor. He was also manager of the Co-operative store in Maynard during a period of its early growth and expansion.
Mr. Russell descended from old New England families; upon his father's side his grandfather was engaged in the War of 1812 upon the Canadian frontier; his mother was from the Dudley and Stratton families, who can trace many generations living in Middlesex County. His father was a sergant in the Sixth Regiment, New Hampshire Volunters (ed: Civil War?), and received injuries from which he never recovered. His mother had four brothers who all enlisted in New Hampshire regiments, and lost their lives in the service.
Mr. Russell was born at Marlboro, New Hampshire October 26, 1849; received his education in the public schools, also at the academy and commercial school at New Hampton, New Hampshire. While in Newburyport he was elected Clerk of Ward 4, upon the Council for 1879, and served upon two most important committees, finance and public property.
He had been a member of the IOOF since he was 21 years old. He was President of the Maynard Blaine and Logan Club of 1884, and was elected Moderator of many town meetings. When a member of the Legislature of '85 he was placed on the committee on labor. He introduced several orders, among which was that for weekly payments by corporations. He prepared a bill whlich was passed by the committee, which selected him to report the bill to the House, and to take charge of it. He opened and closed debate upon the bill that lasted five successive days, when it was defeated by two votes. The next election sent men to the Legislature of 1886 who passed the same bill for which he led that long and earnest debate.
He supported the temperance legislation that was passed by the House. Another bill passed giving giving all courts of record power to issue naturalization papers was based upon his order. He also supported the arbitration bill which was reported by his committee, passed the House, but was lost in the Senate during the last hours of the sessions.
Mr. Russell was survived by his wife, and two children, Henry H. Russell, and Lena Pond Russell. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery."
Creator
J. Notman
99 Boyleston Street
Boston, Mass
99 Boyleston Street
Boston, Mass
Date
c. 1890
Contributor
Donated by Mrs. Harry Clifton Thayer (Lena Pond Russell Thayer)
His daughter, 91 years in 1970
His daughter, 91 years in 1970
Identifier
1999.934
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Cabinet card 4.25 x 6.5 in.
Physical Dimensions
Photo print 4x51/2 in
Storage
PB1