John D. Russell

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John D. Russell
Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives
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]

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.