William A. Russell (Massachusetts politician)

William A. Russell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1885
Preceded by	Benjamin Butler
Succeeded by	Charles Herbert Allen
Constituency	7th district (1879–83) 8th district (1883–85)
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1869
Personal details
Born	(1831-04-22)April 22, 1831 Wells River, Vermont
Died	January 10, 1899(1899-01-10) (aged 67) Boston, Massachusetts
Resting place	Bellevue Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Haven Hall (m. 1859–1866, her death) Frances S. Hall (m. 1872–1899, his death)
Children	6
Occupation	Paper manufacturer
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William Augustus Russell (April 22, 1831 – January 10, 1899) was an American businessman and political figure. He was the first president of the International Paper Company and served for six years as a United States representative from Massachusetts.