Joseph E. Russell

Joseph E. Russell
Joseph E. Russell
Member of the Wisconsin Assembly
	In office; 1934–1934
Personal details
Born	April 4, 1864; Erin, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	January 5, 1940 (aged 76); Erin, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Whitewater Normal School

Joseph E. Russell (April 4, 1864 – January 5, 1940) was an American farmer, teacher, and politician.

Early life and education

Russell was born in Erin, Wisconsin. He graduated from Whitewater Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater) and then taught school in Washington County, Wisconsin.

Career

Russell was a farmer and helped organized the cooperative cheese factory in Erin. Rusell was a livestock dealer and raised hogs and dairy cattle. He served as the Town of Erin clerk. Russell also served on the school board and was the board clerk. During World War I, Russell served on the Town of Erin Council of Defense. He served in the Wisconsin Assembly in 1933 and 1934 and was a Democrat.

Personal life

Russell died at his home in Erin, Wisconsin.^[1]^[2]

References

^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1933,' Biographical Sketch of Joseph E. Russell, pg. 258
^ 'Former Assemblyman Russell Is Summonded Friday Evening,' Sheboygan Press, January 6, 1940, pg. 2

External links

Joseph E. Russell at Find a Grave

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[1] 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1933,' Biographical Sketch of Joseph E. Russell, pg. 258

[2] 'Former Assemblyman Russell Is Summonded Friday Evening,' Sheboygan Press, January 6, 1940, pg. 2

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