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Joseph Russell (1800 – April 24, 1875) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Biography
Russell was born in Warrensburg, New York in 1800. He was educated in Warrensburg and became active in several businesses, including lumbering and part-ownership of the Warrensburg House Hotel. Russell was also a founder of Warrensburg's Masonic Lodge
A Democrat, Russell served as Town Supervisor in 1830, 1835 and 1840. He was Warren County Sheriff from November 1834 to November 1837, and served in the New York State Assembly in 1840.
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).
He later moved to Glens Falls, where he was a founder of the First National Bank of Glens Falls and became active in the Glens Falls Masonic Lodge.
Russell died in Glens Falls on April 24, 1875. He was buried at Glens Falls Cemetery.