Background
Russell, Joseph was born in 1800 in New York, United States.
United States representative politician
Russell, Joseph was born in 1800 in New York, United States.
He was educated in Warrensburg and became active in several businesses, including lumbering and part-ownership of the Warrensburg House Hotel.
A Democrat, Russell served as Town Supervisor in 1830, 1835 and 1840. He was Warren County Sheriff from November 1834 to November 1837, and served in the New York State Assembly in 1840. Russell was elected to the 29th Congress (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847).
Russell died in Glens Falls on April 24, 1875.
He was buried at Glens Falls Cemetery.
He returned to the House as a member of the 32nd Congress (March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853).