John D. Russell
John D. Russell | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 1973 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander B. Russell |
| Succeeded by | John O. Mobley Jr. |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | John Davidson Russell May 13, 1946 DeKalb County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Teresa Gail Wilson[1] |
| Parent | Alexander B. Russell (father) |
| Relatives | Russell family |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
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
- ^ a b c "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1977-1978" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "John Russell To Seek House Seat". The Macon News. Macon, Georgia. May 11, 1972. p. 14. Retrieved February 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1985-1988" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved July 29, 2023.