Richard Russell Sr.

Richard Russell Sr.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia
In office
1923–1938
Preceded byWilliam H. Fish
Succeeded byCharles S. Reid
Personal details
Born
Richard Brevard Russell

(1861-04-27)April 27, 1861
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedDecember 3, 1938(1938-12-03) (aged 77)
Winder, Georgia
Cause of deathHeart attack
Spouses
Marie Louise Tyler
(m. 1883; died 1885)
Ina Dillard
(m. 1891)
Children
RelativesJohn D. Russell (grandson)

Richard Brevard Russell Sr. (April 27, 1861 – December 3, 1938) was an American lawyer, legislator, jurist, and candidate for political office. He is the patriarch of the Russell Family of Georgia, a notable 20th century Georgia political family.