Here are some facts of his life from biographical material he gave the Vernon Banner: He was born in Fayette County, Kentucky, on February 22, 1810. He spent his early boyhood in Clark County, Indiana; then returned to Westport Kentucky. He received his medical education under D.E.C. Drane of Newcastle, Kentucky. He took his first Course of Lectures at the University of Louisville; the Second Course at St. Louis, where he graduated.
He bought Lot # 76, on the north edge of Paris, in January 1850 (O-327). On this lot, he built his unique plaster house. A durable plaster had been developed, being mixed with horse hair. This was no doubt the precursor of the stucco house of the early 1990's. However, the plaster did not shell off as the stucco was inclined to do. In any case, Dr. Russell's new house was a completely new concept and furnished the people of Jennings County with a new experience in architecture.
Dr. Russell was a man of many talents; he didn't limit himself to taking care of the aches and pains of the community. He even lectured in surrounding towns on such worthy topics as temperance.
North Vernon Plain Dealer January 20, 1892
Dr. B. F. Russell died last Friday morning and his wife at noon the same day, at their home in Paris, of influenza. They were both quite old. Dr. Russell was the oldest practitioner in Jennings county, and was a prominent Mason. They were both buried in the same grave on Sunday afternoon in the Paris Cemetery, the Masons conducting the funeral ceremonies.
He bought Lot # 76, on the north edge of Paris, in January 1850 (O-327). On this lot, he built his unique plaster house. A durable plaster had been developed, being mixed with horse hair. This was no doubt the precursor of the stucco house of the early 1990's. However, the plaster did not shell off as the stucco was inclined to do. In any case, Dr. Russell's new house was a completely new concept and furnished the people of Jennings County with a new experience in architecture.
Dr. Russell was a man of many talents; he didn't limit himself to taking care of the aches and pains of the community. He even lectured in surrounding towns on such worthy topics as temperance.
North Vernon Plain Dealer January 20, 1892
Dr. B. F. Russell died last Friday morning and his wife at noon the same day, at their home in Paris, of influenza. They were both quite old. Dr. Russell was the oldest practitioner in Jennings county, and was a prominent Mason. They were both buried in the same grave on Sunday afternoon in the Paris Cemetery, the Masons conducting the funeral ceremonies.
Here are some facts of his life from biographical material he gave the Vernon Banner: He was born in Fayette County, Kentucky, on February 22, 1810. He spent his early boyhood in Clark County, Indiana; then returned to Westport Kentucky. He received his medical education under D.E.C. Drane of Newcastle, Kentucky. He took his first Course of Lectures at the University of Louisville; the Second Course at St. Louis, where he graduated.
He bought Lot # 76, on the north edge of Paris, in January 1850 (O-327). On this lot, he built his unique plaster house. A durable plaster had been developed, being mixed with horse hair. This was no doubt the precursor of the stucco house of the early 1990's. However, the plaster did not shell off as the stucco was inclined to do. In any case, Dr. Russell's new house was a completely new concept and furnished the people of Jennings County with a new experience in architecture.
Dr. Russell was a man of many talents; he didn't limit himself to taking care of the aches and pains of the community. He even lectured in surrounding towns on such worthy topics as temperance.
North Vernon Plain Dealer January 20, 1892
Dr. B. F. Russell died last Friday morning and his wife at noon the same day, at their home in Paris, of influenza. They were both quite old. Dr. Russell was the oldest practitioner in Jennings county, and was a prominent Mason. They were both buried in the same grave on Sunday afternoon in the Paris Cemetery, the Masons conducting the funeral ceremonies.
He bought Lot # 76, on the north edge of Paris, in January 1850 (O-327). On this lot, he built his unique plaster house. A durable plaster had been developed, being mixed with horse hair. This was no doubt the precursor of the stucco house of the early 1990's. However, the plaster did not shell off as the stucco was inclined to do. In any case, Dr. Russell's new house was a completely new concept and furnished the people of Jennings County with a new experience in architecture.
Dr. Russell was a man of many talents; he didn't limit himself to taking care of the aches and pains of the community. He even lectured in surrounding towns on such worthy topics as temperance.
North Vernon Plain Dealer January 20, 1892
Dr. B. F. Russell died last Friday morning and his wife at noon the same day, at their home in Paris, of influenza. They were both quite old. Dr. Russell was the oldest practitioner in Jennings county, and was a prominent Mason. They were both buried in the same grave on Sunday afternoon in the Paris Cemetery, the Masons conducting the funeral ceremonies.
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