William Russell and His Descendants is a genealogical book written by Anna Russell Cognets in 1884. The book traces the lineage of William Russell, an early settler in New England, and his descendants through several generations. The author provides detailed information about the family members, including their birth and death dates, marriages, occupations, and achievements. The book also includes historical and biographical sketches of notable family members, such as Revolutionary War soldiers and prominent politicians. The author's research is based on primary sources, such as church records, wills, and deeds, as well as family traditions and oral histories. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in genealogy or the history of early American families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.