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- January 31, 1891 - Brayton A. Russell, age 24 years, 6 months, Hardware merchant, born in the Town of Richland, Son of William H. Russell and Emma Slater, died in Pulaski of diphtheria.
Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, February 5, 1891 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Died - In this village of diphtheria, January 31, 1891, at the residence of F. D. Soule, his brother-in-law, Brayton Russell, aged 24 years. It was a malignant attack from the first, and yet, when the end came after a few days of intense suffering it produced a _ shock upon the entire community. Mr. Russell was one of those jovial, witty individuals it is a real pleasure to know and to remember. Not coarse or vulgar, but naturally apt and quick at _ was the deceased. [rest of obituary to blurred to read.]
Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, February 5, 1891 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Daysville - The news of the death of Brayton A. Russell was a sad blow to many of his friends here, it being totally unexpected. He was one of our most promising young men up until the time of his death. For the past year he had been engaged in business and Pulaski, and before that time was a very successful schoolteacher. He was a young man of a sunny, cheerful disposition, making friends everywhere. Those that have heard the strains of his violin, need not be told that he was a natural musician, and we believe that he intended perfecting himself in the art. Brayton was the only son of William Russell of this place, and was about 25 years of age. His parents and sisters have the deepest sympathy of all in their sudden bereavement. The interment took place here in the Willis cemetery.
Newspaper Article - Thursday, April 23, 1891 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Special services, in memory of the late Mr. Brayton Russell, were held in St. James church on Sunday, April 19th, at 2 o'clock p.m., Rev. Robert Paul, Rector, officiating. There was a large audience in attendance and the little church was crowded to the very doors and numbers went away unable to effect an entrance. Members of the Ringgold Fire Company attended in a body and in full dress uniform, presenting a fine appearance. Deceased was a member of that organization and was greatly beloved by all his comrades. The church was beautifully adorned with flowers and some of the floral designs were very massive and really magnificent. Feeling and appropriate remarks were made by Rev. Paul referring to the deceased, whom he well knew and whom he highly respected. The solemn service of the church and the singing by the choir were all very appropriate to the occasion.
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1866 - 1891 (24 years)