Samuel Russell, farmer; P.O. Troy. Samuel Russell is a prominent farmer, born and raised in Monroe Twp. His father, Isaac Russell, came to the county in 1806, and his mother in 1802. The maiden name of Samuel's mother was Tamar Mendenhall, a native of North Carolina. Although a farmer, Mr. Russell has done considerable carpenter work; he married Miss Harriet Franklin in 1843; they were the parents of Louisa, Margaret A., John, Jane, Isaac, Samuel L., and Jesse M. Louisa and John are not living. Margaret is the wife of Jacob Cane; Mary J. wedded James H. Snavely; John married Miss Elizabeth Cane; Isaac married Miss Joselia Curtis. The home farm comprises 50 acres, which was improved by both himself and wife who are members of Monroe Grange. Should we be asked where true happiness reigned, the answer would be, in the home of Samuel Russell and his worthy lady.