The Russells of Pennsylvania
- James McPherson Russell (1786-1870), Burgess of Bedford Borough, Pennsylvania 1818-1819; delegate to the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention 1837; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1842-1843. Father of Samuel Lyon Russell.
- Samuel Lyon Russell (1816-1891), Prosecuting Attorney of Bedford County, Pennsylvania; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1853-1855; delegate to the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention 1873; Bedford, Pennsylvania Councilman; member of the Bedford, Pennsylvania School Board. Son of James McPherson Russell.
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