J. Edward Russell

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

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.

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 by	J. Henry Goeke
Succeeded by	Benjamin F. Welty
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 12th district
In office January 4, 1906 – January 3, 1909
Preceded by	Orla E. Harrison
Succeeded by	H. L. Yount
Personal details
Born	(1867-08-09)August 9, 1867 Sidney, Ohio
Died	June 21, 1953(1953-06-21) (aged 85) Sidney, Ohio
Resting place	Graceland Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jennie C. Laughlin
Children	one

Early life and career

Born near Sidney, Ohio, Russell attended the common schools and Sidney High School. He studied law with George A. Marshall. 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. He was a member of the Masons, Knights of Pythias, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Improved Order of Red Men.

Sources

• United States Congress. "J. Edward Russell (id: R000534)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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