Watch Tower History

       Strictly speaking, Maria Francis Russell had no real connection with the Watch Tower Society once she separated from her husband, C...

This post will be deleted in not many days. So, if you are going to comment, do so now.  Outside Pressure and Identity               Socio...

      Charles Taze Russell and Albert Delmont Jones must have been quite close at one time. Here in January 1878 we have CTR attending Jones...

 Beyond the era we usually consider, but it's interesting.

 If you have a scan, please forward it to me. Zoller, J. (1960).  The Teachings and Evolution of Doctrine of the Jehovah's Witnesses as ...

        When checking the internet for information about CTR’s mother, Ann Eliza Russell, there is conflicting information about her death i...

  Taken from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 11 August 1879. THE FINAL DAY The Millerites Say the World Will be Destroyed by Fire ...

I’m still recovering from my fall. Next is a visit to the orthopedic surgeon. My left hand is “out of order” and very painful. The overall p...

The final LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of Joseph Lyle Russell (CTR’s father) was made in July 1896, and was witnessed by three Watch Tower adhere...

     Although we think of the Russell family running dry goods stores in Pittsburgh and Allegheny, they actually had a number of business ...

       This is one of those (to me) mysteries that I would appreciate some feedback on.      The question is, would a long-time elder of a...

Updated  The following is found in the October 15, 1908, Watch Tower. Conflicting interpretations are found in 'the literature.' Ple...