William A. Russell (Massachusetts politician)

William A. Russell
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Massachusetts
In office
March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1885
Preceded byBenjamin Butler
Succeeded byCharles Herbert Allen
Constituency7th district (1879–83)
8th district (1883–85)
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office
1869
Personal details
Born(1831-04-22)April 22, 1831
Wells River, Vermont
DiedJanuary 10, 1899(1899-01-10) (aged 67)
Boston, Massachusetts
Resting placeBellevue Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Haven Hall (m. 1859–1866, her death)
Frances S. Hall (m. 1872–1899, his death)
Children6
OccupationPaper manufacturer
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William Augustus Russell (April 22, 1831 – January 10, 1899) was an American businessman and political figure. He was the first president of the International Paper Company and served for six years as a United States representative from Massachusetts.