William Huntington Russell
William Huntington Russell | |
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for New Haven | |
| In office 1846–1847 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 August 1809 Middletown, Connecticut, US |
| Died | 19 May 1885 (aged 75) New Haven, Connecticut, US |
| Resting place | Grove Street Cemetery 41°18′44.532″N 72°55′33.6″W / 41.31237000°N 72.926000°W |
| Political party | Whig, Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Hubbard |
| Relatives | Samuel Russell (cousin) |
| Education | Yale University |
| Occupation | Businessman, educator, politician |
| Known for | Co-founder of Yale secret society Skull & Bones |
William Huntington Russell (12 August 1809 – 19 May 1885) was an American businessman, educator, and politician. Notably, he was a co-founder of the Yale University secret society Skull and Bones, along with Alphonso Taft.: 82