Edward H. Russell Source: WEST VIRGINIA In History, Life, Literature and Industry The Lewis Publishing Company 1928 - Volume 5, page 40 Edward H. Russell. In a great center like Charleston the industrial interests are of paramount importance and the work of those successfully conducting them cannot be overestimated. Not only do the product of these great plants give prestige to a community, but the manufacturing of them gives employment to many skilled workman and their money spent with the stores of the city makes possible a great increase in the volume of commercial transactions, while the sturdy support of these good citizens insures safety and proper civic regulations. One of the prosperous manufacturers of Charleston worthy of more than passing mention is Edward H. Russell, manager of the Central Glass Company, one of the important industrial concerns of this part of the state. Edward H. Russell was born at Portsmouth, Ohio, July 17, 1888, a son of G.W. and Lena (Frisbe) Russell. G.W. Russell was born at Bear Falls, Pennsylvania, and there educated. When about twenty years old he left his native place for Portsmouth, Ohio, and there he went into the sheet-metal business, in which he continued until 1905, when he sold his interests and retired, and he is still residing at Portsmouth, where he is regarded as one of the city's most substantial citizens. His wife was born and reared at Portsmouth, and its public schools educated her. She has been all her life a zealous Catholic, and is active in parish work. Eight children were born to the parents, namely: Louis C., Catherine B., John W., Frank N., Anna B., George W., Edward H. and Cornelius W. The educational training of Edward H. Russell was secured in the parochial schools of Portsmouth, Ohio, and when he left school he went with the Summers Brothers Hardware Company of that city, remaining with that concern from 1903 to 1910, in the latter year going into the hardware business himself, and continuing at Portsmouth in this same line for three years. He then sold his business and formed a partnership with Alexander M. Glockner, which connection was maintained for five years, he being manager of their hardware company. In March, 1918, Mr. Russell formed his present connections and until 1924 was salesman for the Central Glass Company, but in the latter year was made manager of the branch plant at Charleston, West Virginia, and he is a stockholder in the company. Mr. Russell is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Columbus. In political faith he is a Democrat, but he does not seek public honors. He is a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. On November 11, 1911, Mr. Russell married at Portsmouth, Ohio, Miss Helen Marie Brushart, of that city. She attended the parochial schools and Saint Mary of the Springs Convent, Columbus, Ohio, and is a highly educated lady, active in church work and the Woman's Club. Mrs. Russell is a daughter of Jacob and Hettie Brushart, of Portsmouth, where he was for many years successfully engaged in business as a grocer and realty operator. Edward H. Russell and his wife have three sons: Robert E., John D. and Eugene D. While he has been a resident of Charleston for but a short period, Mr. Russell has already made a strong impression on its life and convinced the people of his reliability and sound business judgement. A conscientious churchman, he and his wife have already become important factors in their parish, and they can be depended upon to give a hearty and effective support to all movements of merit projected for the good of the community. Transcribed by: (MRS GINA M REASONER), 1999 USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation.