Hi. Has anyone come across any african american russ' that were owned by any russ' in Jackson county? (I do hope I posed this question correctly). I have traced back my family line back to Jackson county area. However, I am down to finding out who owned us. Any information and/or tips and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure where to go from here.

I'm helping a friend get started with some genealogy. Her family is African American from Jackson County (Marianna). Her maternal grandparents are Aubrey Russ (born 1922) and Lille Mae Wynn (born 1920). Her maternal great-grandparents are Mary M. Wynn (born 1884 - possibly never married) and Essie Bell Russ (born 1888). Any information you have would be greatly appreciated. We are running into many roadblocks. There are some old photos showing white people with several black Russ family members. Not sure about the connection. Thanks

I am also researching a RUSS family and I am stuck trying to find out who owned my great grandfather. He was Benton RUSS, born in Alabama around 1846; married Nancy Curry, also born in Alabama. Their parents however were born in other states-Georgia for Nancy's (Charles and Dilsie Curry).
Anyone have either of these in your family tree line? I can trace Benton back to 1870 in Columbia County Arkansas

Hello: I am also from the Russ line, Burris (grandfather); Mary English Russ, (grandmother); father, Ulysee Russ of Jackson County, Cottondale, FL. I would be very interested in locating all the Russes I can locate.

Beverly