Joseph Russell (1800 – April 24, 1875) was an American politician who served as a

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from

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from 1845 to 1847 and again from 1851 to 1853.

Early life

Russell was born in

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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

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Political career

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, Russell served as

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in 1830, 1835 and 1840. He was

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Sheriff from November 1834 to November 1837, and served in the

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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

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, 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

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Russell, Joseph 1800 births 1875 deaths People from Warrensburg, New York Politicians from Glens Falls, New York Town supervisors in New York (state) New York (state) sheriffs Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state) 19th-century American politicians