Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Russell Medcalf
Add photo

Russell Medcalf 1900 - 1961

Russell Medcalf was born on November 10, 1900, and died at age 60 years old in May 1961. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Russell Medcalf.
Russell Medcalf
November 10, 1900
May 1961
Male
Looking for another Russell Medcalf?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Russell.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Russell Medcalf's History: 1900 - 1961

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 11/10
    1900

    Birthday

    November 10, 1900
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 05/dd
    1961

    Death

    May 1961
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Russell Medcalf lived 12 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 60.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Russell

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1900, in the year that Russell Medcalf was born, when Floradora opened on Broadway. A huge success in London - opening in 1899 and running for 455 performances - the musical was even more successful in New York - running for 552 performances. The "Floradora girls" were the hit of the show - a "sextette of tall, gorgeous damsels, clad in pink walking costumes, black picture hats and carrying frilly parasols who swished onto the stage and captivated New York for no other reason than they were utterly stunning" ("tall and gorgeous" translated to 5'4"). A sensation, each Floradora girl was said to have married a millionaire.
Did you know?
In 1935, at the age of 35 years old, Russell was alive when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Russell Medcalf's Family Tree & Friends

Russell Medcalf's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Russell's Friends

Friends of Russell Friends can be as close as family. Add Russell's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top