russell in his youth

In our videos we learn a lot about Charles Russell. But much of his youth is quickly passed over.
From the "Divine Purpose" book page 17.
"Charles Taze Russell, known the world over as Pastor Russell, author, lecturer and minister of the Gospel, was born at Pittsburgh, Pa ., February 16, 1852. He was the son of Joseph L. and Eliza Birney Russell, a both of Scotch-Irish lineage . He was educated in the common schools and under private tutors."
"Pastor Russell was married in 1879 to Maria Frances Ackley. No children blessed this union."
As I read all the history books this post will be updated. But notice this from the "Divine Purpose" book page 17.
"He was. His mother died when he was nine years old, so he spent much time with his father after school hours. When he was only twelve years old, his father found him in the store one time at 2 a.m ., poring over a concordance, unconscious of the lapse of time. At the age of fifteen Russell was in partnership with his father, assisting him with his business activity in a men's furnishing store. When he was in his early twenties he had helped his father expand their business to several stores and was well on the way to establishing a national chain of stores when he abandoned it all to devote his entire time to the ministry. When he closed out his interests they netted him more than a quarter of a million dollars."
Did you notice he was 12 years old when he was in deep study of God's word. There is a great deal more about Russell that as I post, it will bring him down to Earth, and you can see him as a person.
Also from page 17.
"J . L. Russell died in 1897 at 84, having continued a close associate of his son in the Society's activities."
​Russell would have been 45 years old when his father died.