John D. Russell

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John D. Russell
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
January 8, 1973 –January 12, 1987
Personal details
Born
John Davidson Russell

(1946-05-13) May 13, 1946 (age 78)
DeKalb County, Georgia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
SpouseTeresa Gail Wilson [1]
Parent Alexander B. Russell (father)
Relatives Russell family
Alma mater University of Georgia

John Davidson Russell (born May 13, 1946) [1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives. [2]

Life and career

Russell was born in DeKalb County, Georgia, the son of Alexander Brevard Russell, a physician who would later serve in the Georgia House of Representatives. His paternal grandfather was Richard Russell Sr., and his uncles included Richard Russell Jr. and Robert Lee Russell. [2] [3] Russell attended the University of Georgia and served in the United States Marine Corps. [1] [2]

Russell served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1973 to 1986. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly . Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1977-1978" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly . Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ "John Russell To Seek House Seat". The Macon News. Macon, Georgia. May 11, 1972. p. 14. Retrieved February 4, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  4. ↑ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1985-1988" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly . Retrieved July 29, 2023.


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