The Russells
- Richard Russell, Sr. (1861-1938), Georgia State Representative 1882, candidate for Governor of Georgia 1906 1911, Solicitor General of Georgia Superior Court, Judge of Georgia Court of Appeals, candidate for U.S. Representative from Georgia 1916, Chief Justice of Georgia Supreme Court 1922-1938, candidate for U.S. Senate from Georgia 1926. Father of Richard Russell, Jr. and Robert Russell.
- Richard Russell, Jr. (1897-1971), Georgia State Representative 1921-1931, Governor of Georgia 1931-1933, U.S. Senator from Georgia 1933-1971, candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States 1952, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1952. Son of Richard Russell, Sr.
- Robert Russell (1900-1955), U.S. District Court Judge in George 1940-1949, Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals 1949-1955. Son of Richard Russell, Sr.
- Robert Russell, Jr., (1925-1965) Georgia State Representative 1951-1958, Democratic National Committeeman 1960-1962, Judge of Georgia Court of Appeals 1962-1965. Son of Robert Russell.
- Ernest Vandiver (1918-2005), Lieutenant Governor of Georgia 1855-1859, Governor of Georgia 1859-1863, candidate for Governor of Georgia 1966, withdrew nomination; candidate for U.S. Senate from Georgia 1972. Nephew-in-law of Richard Russell, Jr.
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