About William A. Russell
William A. Russell was an American politician.
William A. Russell (after 1820 – before 1897) was an American politician from New York.
He was the son of Congressman David Abel Russell and Alida (Lansing) Russell.
He was Sheriff of Washington County from 1850 to 1852.
He was an Inspector of State Prisons from 1856 to 1858, elected on the American ticket in 1855 but defeated for re-election in 1858.
Union General David Allen Russell was his brother.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was William A. Russell?
American politician in New York
What was William A. Russell's occupation?
William A. Russell was a politician.
What nationality was William A. Russell?
William A. Russell was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William A. Russell
· DBpedia: William A. Russell (New York politician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William A. Russell. https://biography.guide/william-a-russell-politician/
MLA: "William A. Russell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-a-russell-politician/.
Chicago: "William A. Russell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-a-russell-politician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:08 UTC