BIOGRAPHIES

Wayne County Michigan


- RUSSEL FAMILY -

RUSSEL, George Howard
Banker and manufacturer; born, Detroit, Nov. 29, 1847; son of Dr. George B. and Anna E. (Davenport) Russel; educated in public and private schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, June 27, 1872, Frances E. Bagg. Began active career as yard foreman Detroit & Lake Superior Iron Manufacturing Co. and became its bookkeeper; was elected secretary and treasurer of the Hamtrouck Iron Works, 1867, and was also elected secretary and treasurer Detroit Car Works, 1872; began independently in manufacture of car wheels and castings, February, 1876; organized, with Walter S. Russel, the Russel Car Wheel & Foundry Co., of which he is now vice president; was elected president State Savings Bank, December, 1889, and on its consolidation with the People’s Bank, January, 1907, was elected president of People’s State Bank, which position he now holds. Also vice president Great lake Engineering Works; director International Banking Corporation of New York and Canada Life Assurance Co. Former president Detroit Park and Boulevard Commission. Member American Bankers’ Association (ex-president), Michigan State Bankers’ Association, etc. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Yondotega, Harmonie, Fellowcraft, etc. Recreations: Golf, walking, traveling. Office: People’s State Bank, Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

RUSSEL, George Bagg
Secretary and treasurer Seamless Steel Bath Tub Co.; born, Detroit, June 8, 1873; son of George H. and Frances E. (Bagg) Russel; educated in Barston school and Detroit School for Boys; University of Michigan, degree of A.B., 1895; Harvard Law School, three months; unmarried. Has been secretary, treasurer and director Seamless Steel Bath Tub Co. since 1905. Independent in politics. Presbyterian. Member Delta kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, University, Racquet, Country. Recreations: Sailing and outdoor sports. Office: Mt. Elliott near Harper Av. Residence: 859 Jefferson Av.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

RUSSEL, Albert Wells
Born, Detroit, Apr. 5, 1875; son of George Howard and Frances (Bagg) Russel; educated in public and private schools and at University of Michigan; unmarried. Has been identified with the Russel Wheel and Foundry Co., manufacturers of cars, car wheels and structural steel work, since leaving university, 1897; purchasing agent, 1897-1902; treasurer of the company since 1902. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon, Gilbert Wilkes Command Spanish-American War Veterans. Clubs: University, Detroit, Country. Office: Russel Wheel and Foundry Co. Residence: 859 Jefferson Av.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

RUSSEL, Henry
Lawyer; born, Detroit, May 16, 1852; son of Dr. George B. and Anna E. (Davenport) Russel; educated in Detroit public schools and Philo E. Patterson’s Classical and mathematical Academy, Detroit, graduating, 1869; University of Michigan, degree of B.A., 1873; LL.B., 1875, M.A., same university, 1875; married at Detroit, June 3, 1880, Helen Muir. In general practice firm of Russel & Campbell (established, 1879), and counsel for Michigan Central R.R. Co., since 1877. President Olds Motor Co., Cass Farm Co.; director and member executive committee Union Trust Co.; director People’s State Bank, Michigan State Telephone Co., Standard Screw Co., Michigan Carbon Works, Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw R.R. Co. and other Michigan R.R. Co’s.. Member Michigan State Bar Association, American Bar Association. Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Golf, Transportation, University (New York). Recreation: Angling. Office: 604 Union Trust Bldg. and M.C.R.R. Station. Residence: 917 Jefferson Av.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

RUSSEL, Walter S.
born, Detroit, Mar. 12, 1855; son of George B. and Anna E. (Davenport) Russel; educated in Detroit public schools until 12; Peterson’s School for Boys, 12-16; graduate University of Michigan, June, 1875, degree of C.E.; married at Detroit, Apr. 24, 1880, Mary E. Rumney. Was assistant engineer in U.S. Lake Survey during last two years at college and for one year after graduation; built and operated a car wheel and general foundry, with George H. Russel, 1877, incorporating, 1880, under name of Russel Wheel & Foundry Co.; vice president and general manager, 1880-1904; president since 1904. Also president Detroit Steel Products Co.; director American Radiator Co., Chicago. Member Detroit Engineering Society (one of the incorporators and first president), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ex-vice president and ex-manager), American Institute of Mining Engineers, Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon, Wittenagemotte. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country. Recreations: Books, yachting, automobiling and outdoor sports. Office; Cor. Chene and Detroit Belt Line. Residence: 863 Jefferson Av.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

RUSSEL, John Ross
Born, Detroit July 11, 1857; son of George B. and Anna E. (Davenport) Russel; educated in public schools of Detroit; Unive4sity of Michigan, degree of A.B., 1879, Medical Department, same university, M.D., 1882; widower. Began active career with the Russel Wheel and Foundry CO., 1882, became secretary and treasurer, 1885, and continues as secretary; since 1903 secretary and treasurer Great lakes Engineering Works, successor to Riverside Iron Works, steel ship and engine builders, hydraulic dredges and air compressors. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit Boat, Country, Huron Mountain, Union (Cleveland). Office: Foot of Rivard St., Detroit. Residence: 689 Jefferson Av., Detroit; summer residence: Huron Mountain Club, Mich.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis