William Huntington Russell
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1809 – 1885
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Who was William Huntington Russell?
William Huntington Russell was an American businessman, educator, and politician. He was the founder of the Yale University secret society Skull and Bones. He was a descendant of several old New England families, including those of Pierpont, Hooker, Willett, Bingham, and Russell. His ancestor Rev. Noadiah Russell was a founder and original trustee of Yale College.
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- Born
- Aug 12, 1809
Middletown - Education
- Yale University
- Yale College
- Norwich University
- Lived in
- Connecticut
- Died
- May 19, 1885
New Haven - Resting place
- Grove Street Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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