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Russell, Roswell P. "R.P."

Territorial House 1853 (District 3)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Hennepin, Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1820
Birth Place: Vermont
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1896
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: R.P.
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Anthony
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Ramsey County, Minnesota (County Commissioner); 1850 to 1853
U.S. Executive Branch: United States Land Office, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Receiver); 1854 to 18?? [Appointed]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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GENERAL NOTES

He moved to Michigan when he was 16 years old. He moved from Prairie du Chien to Fort Snelling in 1839, where he worked in the Indian trade until 1845. He opened the first store in St. Anthony Falls, Minnesota around 1847.

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

4th Territorial Legislative Session (1853)

  Session Details
Body: Territorial House
District: 03
Elected: 10/12/1852
Residence: Saint Anthony
Term of Office: 1/5/1853 to 1/3/1854
Counties Represented: Hennepin, Ramsey
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Legislative Expenditures
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
  • Territorial Expenditures
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