William Fiero Russell
William Fiero Russell was an American banker and U.S. Representative from New York.Biography
He was born in Saugerties, New York on January 14, 1812 to Jeremiah Russell. He completed preparatory studies, and then became active in several businesses, often ventures in which his father also had an interest.
He was the founder and president of the Saugerties Bank. He served as postmaster of Saugerties from October 19, 1836, to January 25, 1841. Russell was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1851.
Russell was elected as a Democrat to the 35th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1857, to March 3, 1859.
He was appointed as Naval Officer of the Port of New York City in 1859, and he served until 1861.
After leaving the Naval Officer's post Russell returned to his banking business.
He died in Saugerties, New York on April 29, 1896. He was interred in Mountain View Cemetery.
