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
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
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.
Body:
Territorial House
District:
03
Elected:
10/12/1852
Residence:
Saint Anthony
Term of Office:
1/5/1853 to 1/3/1854
Oath Date:
1/5/1853
Counties Represented:
Hennepin, Ramsey
Occupation:
Merchant
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
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Legislative Expenditures
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Public Buildings (Chair)
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Territorial Expenditures
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.