Joseph Russell (New York politician)

For other people named Joseph Russell, see Joseph Russell (disambiguation).

Joseph Russell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district
In office 1851–1853
Preceded by	John R. Thurman
Succeeded by	Charles Hughes
In office 1845–1847
Preceded by	Lemuel Stetson
Succeeded by	Sidney Lawrence
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office 1840
Personal details
Born	1800 Warrensburg, New York, U.S.
Died	April 24, 1875 (aged 74–75) Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic

Joseph Russell (1800 – April 24, 1875) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from New York's 12th congressional district from 1845 to 1847 and again from 1851 to 1853.

Early life

Russell was born in Warrensburg, New York in 1800.

Career

Russell became active in several businesses, including lumbering and part-ownership of the Warrensburg House Hotel. Russell was also a founder of Warrensburg's Masonic Lodge.

Political career

A Democrat, Russell served as Town Supervisor in 1830, 1835 and 1840. He was Warren County Sheriff from November 1834 to November 1837, and served in the New York State Assembly in 1840.

Congress

Russell was elected to the 29th Congress (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847). He returned to the House as a member of the 32nd Congress (March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853).

Later career

He later moved to Glens Falls, where he was a founder of the First National Bank of Glens Falls and became active in the Glens Falls Masonic Lodge.

Death

Russell died in Glens Falls on April 24, 1875. He was buried at Glens Falls Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Joseph Russell (id: R000532)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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