Benjamin Edward Russell (October 5, 1845 – December 4, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Georgia, cousin of Rienzi Melville Johnston.

Born in Monticello, Florida, Russell moved with his parents to Decatur County, Georgia, in 1854.

He entered the Confederate States Army as a drummer boy in the First Georgia Regiment.

He was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives in 1882 and 1883, and was postmaster of Bainbridge in 1885–1890.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress