Russell, James Stuart

James Stuart Russell M.A., D.Div., (1816 - 1895) was born at Elgin, Morayshire, on November 28, 1816. He entered King's College, University of Aberdeen, at the age of twelve and when eighteen he completed his M.A. degree. His religious decision dates from about his sixteenth year under the influence of his older brother. For a time he served in a law office. Then to prepare for a Christian ministry he studied in the Theological Halls of Edinburgh and Glasgow, ultimately finding his way to Cheshunt College. In June 1843 Russell became an assistant minister at the Congregationalist Church in Gre...