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Joseph Russell (New York politician)

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Joseph Russell
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 12th district
In office
1851–1853
Preceded byJohn R. Thurman
Succeeded byCharles Hughes
In office
1845–1847
Preceded byLemuel Stetson
Succeeded bySidney Lawrence
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office
1840
Personal details
Born1800
Warrensburg, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 24, 1875 (aged 74–75)
Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

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

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Russell was born in Warrensburg, New York in 1800.

Career

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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.[citation needed]

Political career

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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

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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

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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.[citation needed]

Death

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

Sources

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  • United States Congress. "Joseph Russell (id: R000532)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 15th congressional district

1845–1847
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 15th congressional district

1851–1853
Succeeded by

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress