Gordon J. Russell | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas | |
In office June 6, 1910 – September 14, 1919 | |
Appointed by | William Howard Taft |
Preceded by | David Ezekiel Bryant |
Succeeded by | William Lee Estes |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 3rd district | |
In office November 4, 1902 – June 14, 1910 | |
Preceded by | Reese C. De Graffenreid |
Succeeded by | Robert M. Lively |
Personal details | |
Born | Gordon James Russell December 22, 1859 Huntsville, Alabama |
Died | September 14, 1919 Kerrville, Texas | (aged 59)
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery Tyler, Texas |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Georgia (A.B.) read law |
Gordon James Russell (December 22, 1859 – September 14, 1919) was a United States representative from Texas and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Russell was nominated by President William H. Taft on May 27, 1910, to a seat vacated by David E. Bryant. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 6, 1910, and received commission the same day. Russell's service was terminated on September 14, 1919, due to death.