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. ^ a b c "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "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 icon
  4. ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1985-1988" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved July 29, 2023.


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