William Huntington Russell

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

William Huntington Russell
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for New Haven
In office
1846–1847
Personal details
Born(1809-08-12)12 August 1809
Middletown, Connecticut, US
Died19 May 1885(1885-05-19) (aged 75)
New Haven, Connecticut, US
Resting placeGrove Street Cemetery
41°18′44.532″N 72°55′33.6″W
Political partyWhig, Republican
SpouseMary Elizabeth Hubbard
RelativesSamuel Russell (cousin)
EducationYale University
OccupationBusinessman, educator, politician
Known forCo-founder of Yale secret society Skull & Bones
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