Multnomah County OR Archives Biographies.....Russell, Robert L. January 5, 1884 - 
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     ROBERT L. RUSSELL, assistant postmaster at Portland, earned his present 
position through faithful and efficient service in other capacities, in each 
of which he proved capable and trustworthy, so that his long retention in his 
present post signifies the satisfactory character of his work. Born at Gaston, 
Washington county, Oregon, on the 5th day of January, 1884, he is a son of 
Charles H. and Frances (Rolston) Russell, the latter a daughter of William F. 
Rolston, who came to Oregon in the '50s. Charles H. Russell came to this state 
in the '70s and was for many years road master for the Southern Pacific 
Railroad Company from Portland to Corvallis. He and his wife are now residing 
in Portland.

     Robert L. Russell received a public school education, graduating from 
high school, after which he took a commercial course in the Portland Business 
College. He went to work for Lipman & Wolfe, with whom he remained one year, 
after which he entered the employ of the Portland Oregonian, working in the 
mailing department several years. In 1907 he was appointed deputy United 
States shipping commissioner at Seattle, Washington, being later transferred 
in the same capacity to Port Townsend, Washington, where he served until 1908, 
when he returned to Portland and entered the post office. He was first 
assigned to the registry section, later was transferred to the money order 
section, and in 1914 was appointed postal cashier, which position he filled 
until 1920, when he became assistant postmaster, in which capacity he has 
continued to the present time in a manner that has reflected creditably on his 
ability and judgment.

     On August 21, 1907, Mr. Russell was united in marriage to Miss Emma O. 
Woodward, of Portland, but a native of Indiana. They are the parents of a 
daughter, Dorothy Lane, who is a student in St. Helen's Hall. Mr. Russell is a 
member of the City Club and the Chamber of Commerce. A man of sterling 
character, strict integrity and alert mentality, his record has gained for him 
the respect of his associates and the sincere regard of all who have come in 
contact with him.	-


Additional Comments:
History of the Columbia River Valley From The Dalles to the Sea, Vol. II, Page 
558

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