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Alonzo Proctor Russell, Leeds, ca. 1900

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Alonzo Proctor Russell, Leeds, ca. 1900
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Alonzo Proctor Russell was a member of the First Maine Cavalry during the Civil War, serving as orderly for Gen. Patrick during part of his service.

He was born Feb 12, 1843 in Rumford, son of Theodore Russell Sr and Lucy Bragg Russell. He married Mary Ann Richardson, daughter of Asa and Sally Abbott Richardson, born March 5, 1846 in Rumford. He died Feb 10, 1920 and his wife died Oct 27, 1929.

He was a farmer, auctioneer and lived on the River Road and at Leeds Center where his son Dr. D.F.D. Russell practiced medicine.

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