William A. Russell (Massachusetts politician)
William A. Russell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts | |
| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Butler |
| Succeeded by | Charles Herbert Allen |
| Constituency | 7th district (1879–83) 8th district (1883–85) |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1869 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 22, 1831 |
| Died | January 10, 1899 (aged 67) |
| Resting place | Bellevue Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Haven Hall (m. 1859–1866, her death) Frances S. Hall (m. 1872–1899, his death) |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Paper manufacturer |
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William Augustus Russell (April 22, 1831 – January 10, 1899) was an American businessman and political figure. He was the first president of the International Paper Company and served for six years as a United States representative from Massachusetts.