John Russell (b 1806) lived in “The Cove” and at least three, possibly all nine of his sons served in the Union Army. His son Thomas Russell (1835) was killed in the war. His son John F. Russell (1838-1920) served, and his son James B. (1839-1910) served in Company I, 7th TN Inf. and later lived in Roane. Aaron Russell (b 1846) may have gotten into service near the end of the War.