Russell's final season as an Essex player was a benefit season, in which he played one match, a heavy defeat at the hands of Surrey. Russell later joined a growing list of first-class cricketing umpires, taking charge of 150 matches between 1912 and 1925. Russell's extended family of cricket-playing relatives included brother Edward Russell, cousins Tich, Edward and John, great-nephew Douglas Freeman, son Jack Russell and uncle Edward. References External links Thomas Russell at Cricket Archive 1863 births 1927 deaths English cricketers English cricket umpires Essex cricketers Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers Wembley Park cricketers