James T. Russell (politician) explained

James T. Russell (1927^[2] – January 2, 2006) was an American politician.^[3] He served as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives.^{[4] [5]}

Life and career

Russell was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, the son of James C. Russell. He attended St. Petersburg High School and served in the United States Navy. He was discharged in 1948, after which he attended St. Petersburg College and Stetson University College of Law.

In 1959, Russell was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1965. He was an attorney in Gulfport, Florida.

Russell died on January 2, 2006, of cancer in Tennessee, at the age of 78.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Former state attorney dies. Craig. Basse. Curtis. Krueger. Tampa Bay Times. January 3, 2006. December 11, 2022.
2. Web site: Collection ID is exactly "11" AND Subject - Person is exactly "Russell, James T., 1927-2006". Florida Memory. December 11, 2022.
3. News: House Rejects Three Plans. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. November 17, 1962. December 11, 2022. 2. Newspapers.com.
4. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012. Robert. Ward. August 3, 2011. Florida House of Representatives. December 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220316034642/https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/Web/HouseContent/Approved/Public%20Guide/Uploads/Documents/house_counties_final.pdf. March 16, 2022. live. Wayback Machine.
5. News: Shriners. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. July 12, 1959. December 11, 2022. 41. Newspapers.com.