John Russell (New York)
For other people named John Russell, see John Russell (disambiguation).
John Russell (September 7, 1772 – August 2, 1842) was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Branford, Connecticut, he attended the public school, moved to New York State, studied medicine, and practiced a short time in Cooperstown, New York. He was county clerk of Otsego County from 1801 to 1804, and was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Ninth and Tenth Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1805 to March 3, 1809. He was a presidential elector on the DeWitt Clinton ticket in 1812. He engaged in mercantile pursuits and died in Cooperstown in 1842. His interment was located at its Christ Episcopal Churchyard.
References
- United States Congress. "John Russell (id: R000529)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| Preceded by Erastus Root |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th congressional district 1805–1809 |
Succeeded by Vincent Mathews |
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