Hamer Field Russell (1876 – 6 June 1941) was a British politician.

Hamer Field Russell
Member of Parliament
for Sheffield Brightside
In office
27 October 1931 – 25 October 1935
Preceded byFred Marshall
Succeeded byFred Marshall
Personal details
Born1876
Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England
Died6 June 1941
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
OccupationBuilders Merchant

Russell was born in Kingston upon Hull in 1876 the son of John Thomas and Annie Kate Russell, his father was a timber merchant. He attended Eton House School in Kingston upon Hull before becoming a sales representative then a builders' merchant. He became active in the Liberal Party and stood unsuccessfully as their candidate in Sheffield Ecclesall at the 1923 general election.[1] He also served as a Liberal councillor.[2]

Around 1929, in 1928 according to The Times House of Commons 1931, Russell joined the Conservative Party.[2][3] In his new colours, he took second place in the 1930 Sheffield Brightside by-election behind Fred Marshall. He was able to take the seat at the 1931 general election, but lost it in 1935.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Michael Stenton and Stephen Lees, Who's Who of British MPs: Volume III, 1919-1945
  2. ^ a b Ed. Clyde Binfield et al, The History of the City of Sheffield: Volume I: Politics
  3. ^ The Times House of Commons 1931. London: The Times Office. 1931. p. 55.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside
19311935
Succeeded by