RUSSELL, James B. - The death of Mr. James B. Russell at Boonsboro last Friday removes from our midst one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Washington county. He came with the first settlers of the country about sixty years ago and during all that long period he has lived an honorable, upright life and has ever been a valuable citizen to the community. While his health has not been good of late yet he has been able to be up most of the time and even made a visit the day before his death. He was stricken down with paralysis last Friday and died in a short time at the advanced age of 86. Many friends mourn his death. [Fayetteville Democrat 8/23/1889] ---------------- 1850 Census of Northwest Arkansas: Washington Counties - Bobbie Jones McLane and Desmond Walls Allen Cane Hill Township RUSSELL. Jas. B. 4 7, Anna 46, Elizabeth 19. Allivinia 14. James 1 2. George 10. Samantha B. Samuel 6. James P. 1 6, Malinda 13. MYERS, Catharine 14, Mary 12. James 10, William 7. Jacob 46 TN/TN dwg 73, Cane Hill twp