Sir John Russell, 3rd Baronet, first a Royalist, but afterwards a colonel of foot for Parliament and distinguished himself at the Battle of Marston-Moor, and in the Protectorate"s wars in Ireland and Flanders.
Background
John Russell was the first son of Sir Francis Russell, 2nd Baronet. He was first a Royalist, but afterwards a colonel of foot under the Parliamentary general the Earl of Manchester, and distinguished himself at the battle of Marston-Moor, and in the protector"s wars in Ireland and Flanders.
Career
He enjoyed the office of chamberlain of Chester during these times, and probably many others of consequence. He died in 1669, and was buried at Chippenham, March 24, in that year. John Russell married Frances, youngest daughter of the Protector Oliver Cromwell, and widow of Lord Robert Rich, predeceased son of Robert Rich, 3rd Earl of Warwick.
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Major-General Rich Russell (c1667–1735)
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