Searching For Rosemary Russell. Please Help!

Hi philatelists. Can anyone help me to find Rosemary Russell?

When I was a kid 25-30 years ago I bought stamps from her over a 10 year period at the Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton Florida. She sold stamps that were mostly her brother's and had a Big fish tank full of stamps that were a bargain and helped hook me into collecting.

Sometime in the late 1980's or 1990 she moved to Georgia (I believe) along with her disabled brother with whom she shared a home. I lost touch and have been unable to locate or determine whatever happened. It really bugs me as I knew her for 10+ years. I even named her "The Stamp Lady".

Given that philatelists are such great researchers I thought to start a thread on SCF to see if someone can help.

Her brother may have been named Robert, but I cannot be sure of that. She would probably be in her late 60's or into her 70's now. If she is still earth-bound I would love to get in touch with her again!

Thank you for any information!

Jeremy
APS 205615

Kind of an odd request. I know "Philatelists" appear to be level headed and for the most part I'm assuming law abiding, but how do we know you're not a stalker ?

Simple enough to put safeguards in place. Anyone knowing the lady can pass on the request and name to her, and if she wants to set up a contact that can be easily done through a third party. Good luck Jeremy.

Terry

Hi Mike33,

You made that look so easy.

Terry

Folks,
That is scary. Another site is "peoplesmart" that does the same. NOTHING seems to be sacred anymore in the internet world. If you have a little knowledge and a lot of patience and a bit of money, you can find out almost anything about anybody. Yikes!

Is this her?

https://www.facebook.com/rosemary.russell3

http://www.mylife.com/l-rosemary-russell-e736531837818

Thanks all! I am overwhelmed by the support and interest (and humor)!

I believe "I Love Stamps" Facebook link may be the right Rosemary. The photo looks right on for someone 30 years later! I sent her a Facebook message asking if she knows who I am. Will post here once I know.

I know philatelists are great researchers, and I was thinking someone may have known/knows her or had a correspondence with address they could share. I last searched some years ago and after going through about 70 persons came up only with a returned letter from the wrong person.

Amazing!

Thank you all and especially I Love Stamps!

Nice one Jeff, never even thought about Facebook. Find a person from 20 years ago in 4 hours, is it scary or convenient ?

Doesn't look like the facebook one has ever left Pennsylvania. I think you might want to recheck my links

I agree with Mike.

Thanks Mike will do. Your link does have a Bradenton, FL association.