He was responsible for building the "Russ Empire" in Humboldt County. They lived in Fern Cottage (now a tourist destination with a web site about the family and the home). Bertha's mother did not approve of her wish to marry Ted. They finally went to San Francisco and married when she was 41 and he was 44. He was 59 when he died.
He was responsible for building the "Russ Empire" in Humboldt County. They lived in Fern Cottage (now a tourist destination with a web site about the family and the home). Bertha's mother did not approve of her wish to marry Ted. They finally went to San Francisco and married when she was 41 and he was 44. He was 59 when he died.
Bio by: Barbara Lea
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