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The Family Project William Russell 1797 -1864 Sarah Russell nee Lavis 1801-1878

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  William Russell 1797–1864 BIRTH  2 APR 1797 • Wells, Somerset, England DEATH  14 JUN 1864 • West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia   William was the first of my Ancestors with the Russell name to Arrive in Australia William and his wife Sarah were my 4 th Great Grand Parents     William was born in Somerset England in 1797. He married Sarah Lavis on the 25 Dec 1821 • St Cuthberts Church, Wells, Somerset, England. William and Sarah arrived in Australia on the 4 th September 1849 on the Ship “ Victoria” William was 51yrs old and a gardener and Sarah 44yrs and house servant at the time of arrival                                                                                    ...