John
Russell was born in 1620. Elected to the House
of Commons he was a strong opponent of Charles
I. He joined the Parliamentary army and served under the Earl
of Essex. He fought at Cirencester (February, 1643) and Chalgrove
Field (June, 1643).
Russell
was wounded at the storming of Bolton (May, 1644) and at Naseby
(June,
1645). Russell also played a leading role in the defence of Bristol
in 1645.
John
Russell died in 1687.
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