James Russell

Died: 15 October 1898, Glasgow

From the BCM 1898, p 467: We deeply regret to learn from the Glasgow Weekly Herald of the death of Mr James Russell, M.A. The sad event took place on the 15th ult., after a lng and painful illness. Mr Russell has been known for several years back as a chess player of the front rank in the West of Scotland. He had a wonderful memory and could play over almost any game of importance he had ever taken part in. His death, at the early age of 29, is a distinct loss to local chess. Mr Russell was a member of the teaching staff at West Coates Secondary School, Cambuslang. He leaves a widow and one child to mourn his untimely death.

Alan McGowan
Historian, Chess Scotland