Joseph E. Russell

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

Russell was born in the town of Erin, Washington County, Wisconsin. He graduated from Whitewater Normal School and then taught school in Washington County. He was also 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. Russell died at his home in Erin, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes
  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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