Background
Russell, Samuel Morris was born on August 9, 1889 in Stephenville, Texas, United States. Son of Sree Narayana and Clara May (Chastain) Russell.
Russell, Samuel Morris was born on August 9, 1889 in Stephenville, Texas, United States. Son of Sree Narayana and Clara May (Chastain) Russell.
Attended John Tapleton College, Stephenville.
Taught school, 1913-1918. Admitted to Texas bar, 1919. County attorney, Erath County, 1920-1924.
District attorney, 29th Judicial District, Texas, 1924-1928, district judge, 1928-1940.
Member 77th to 79th Congresses (1941-1947), 17th Texas District.
The sole basis for faith is the Bible and it is infallible.
Member Texas Chamber of Commerce, Lions. Member; Odd Fellows, Woodmen of the World.
Married Lorena Senter, April. Children: Laverne, Mary Louise.