Hamer Russell
Hamer Field Russell (1876 – 6 June 1941) was a British politician.
Hamer Field Russell | |
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| Born | 1876 Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 6 June 1941 Sheffield, Yorkshire, England |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Builders Merchant |
| Known for | Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside |
Russell was born in Kingston upon Hull in 1876 the son of John Thomas and Annie Kate Russell, his father was a timber merchant. He attended Eton House School in Kingston upon Hull before becoming a sales representative then a builders' merchant. He became active in the Liberal Party and stood unsuccessfully as their candidate in Sheffield Ecclesall at the 1923 general election.[1] He also served as a Liberal councillor.[2]
Around 1929, Russell joined the Conservative Party.[2] In his new colours, he took second place in the 1930 Sheffield Brightside by-election behind Fred Marshall. He was able to take the seat at the 1931 general election, but lost it in 1935.[1]
See also
References
- Michael Stenton and Stephen Lees, Who's Who of British MPs: Volume III, 1919-1945
- Ed. Clyde Binfield et al, The History of the City of Sheffield: Volume I: Politics
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Hamer Field Russell
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Fred Marshall |
Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside 1931–1935 |
Succeeded by Fred Marshall |
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