John Russell

Politician

1827 –

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Who is John Russell?

John Russell was a Republican politician who was appointed Ohio Secretary of State from 1868-1869.

John Russell was from Champaign County, Ohio. He was chief clerk in the office of Ohio Secretary of State William Henry Smith. Smith resigned the office January 14, 1868. John Russell was appointed by Governor Rutherford B. Hayes to replace him. Later that year, at the State Republican Convention, Russell came in fourth of four candidates for the nomination on the first ballot, and withdrew.

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Born
Sep 22, 1827
Champaign County
Education
  • Ohio Wesleyan University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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