J. Edward Russell

Joshua Edward Russell (August 9, 1867 – June 21, 1953) was an American politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1915 to 1917.

For other people named Edward Russell, see Edward Russell (disambiguation).
Joshua Edward Russell
Russell c. 1906
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917
Preceded byJ. Henry Goeke
Succeeded byBenjamin F. Welty
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 12th district
In office
January 4, 1906 – January 3, 1909
Preceded byOrla E. Harrison
Succeeded byH. L. Yount
Personal details
Born(1867-08-09)August 9, 1867
Sidney, Ohio
DiedJune 21, 1953(1953-06-21) (aged 85)
Sidney, Ohio
Resting placeGraceland Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJennie C. Laughlin
Childrenone

Early life and career

Born near Sidney, Ohio, Russell attended the common schools and Sidney High School. He studied law with George A. Marshall.[1] He was admitted to the bar in 1893 and commenced practice in Sidney. He served as member of the city board of education in 1894 and 1895. City solicitor 1895-1899. He served as member of the State senate 1905-1908.

Congress

Russell was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1916 to the Sixty-fifth Congress.

Later career and death

He resumed the practice of law. He died in Sidney, Ohio, June 21, 1953. He was interred in Graceland Cemetery.

In 1894 Russell married Jennie C. Laughlin. They had one child.[1] He was a member of the Masons, Knights of Pythias, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Improved Order of Red Men.[1]

References
  1. Sandles, A P; Doty, E W, eds. (1898). The biographical annals of Ohio 1906-1907-1908 : A handbook of the Government and Institutions of the State of Ohio. State of Ohio. p. 373.

Sources

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