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 | August 9, 1867 Sidney, Ohio |
| Died | June 21, 1953 (aged 85) Sidney, Ohio |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennie C. Laughlin |
| Children | one |
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.
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.
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.
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]
