Cumberland County, Maine - Harrison B. Russell
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Biography
Harrison B. Russell
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 605-606


Harrison B. Russell, late a well known, highly efficient, and popular conductor
on the Maine Central Railroad, died at his home in Yarmouthville, Me., November
15, 1890. He was born in the town of Yarmouth, August 13, 1846, and was a son of
Samuel and Mary (Hoyt) Russell, his father being a native and a lifelong
resident of Yarmouth.

Samuel Russell owned a good farm in Yarmouth, where he resided until his death,
which took place when he was sixty-five years old. He was an industrious and
able farmer, a worthy and useful citizen, and a member of the Baptist church.
His wife, Mary Hoyt, who was a native of Durham, Me., lived to the age of sixty-
two years. They were the parents of four children, as follows: Hattie B. and
Harrison B., twins, who are no longer living; Maria J., who resides in Yarmouth;
and Charles S., also of Yarmouth, a merchant.

Harrison B. Russell was educated in the public schools of his native place, and
in young manhood he engaged as a brakeman on the Grand Trunk Railroad.
Faithfully discharging his duties, he at length advanced to the position of
conductor, becoming well and favorably known to the travelling public from his
connection with the Grand Trunk and other roads in that capacity; and he finally
received the appointment of conductor upon the Maine Central Railroad. He
continued in the employ of that corporation for thirteen years, during which
time he enjoyed the esteem and confidence of his superiors, his courteous and
agreeable manners making him a general favorite with the patrons of the road.
Aside from his legitimate business, he possessed good knowledge of agriculture;
and he owned a valuable farm in Yarmouth, which was conducted directly under his
personal supervision. He was a progressive citizen, taking a deep interest in
the general welfare of the community; and he was much esteemed by his fellow
townsmen. He was a Republican in politics, but his duties as a railway official
necessarily prevented him from taking active part in public affairs beyond
casting his vote. He continued in the employ of the Maine Central Railroad up to
the time of his death, which took place as above stated.

On June 28, 1870, Mr. Russell was married to Miss Flora J. Humphrey, a native of
Yarmouth. Her parents, Sylvanus B. and Elizabeth (Lawrence) Humphrey, were both
representatives of old Yarmouth families. Sylvanus Humphrey was a carpenter and
builder, and followed his trade successfully during the active period of his
life, assisting in erecting many of the prominent residences in the town. He was
a highly respected member of the community, a supporter of the Republican party
in politics; and both he and his wife were members of the Baptist church. He
lived to reach the age of seventy-eight. His family consisted of four children,
as follows: Francis and Sylvanus, who are no longer living; Margaret M., who
became Mrs. Favor, and lives in Norway, Me.; and Flora J., now Mrs. Russell.
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Humphrey died at the age of forty years.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell had four children, namely: Arthur H., who died at the age
of nineteen; Howard L., a prosperous farmer of Yarmouth; Elsie May and Walter
H., who reside at home. Mrs. Russell occupies the farm in Yarmouthville, which
is being carded on successfully by her son. Sociable, hospitable, and refined,
this estimable lady is held in high regard by a large circle of friends. She is
a member of the Baptist church.