Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Russell died at her home one mile northeast of Olathe Monday, September 1, at the age of 70 years. The funeral services were held from the home Wednesday. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. John Mc Allister and Mrs. A. Smith Devenney Mrs. Russell and her husband came to Kansas in the early days and were among our oldest and most respected citizens.
 
Olathe Mirror
September 4, 1902
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