William F. Russell (Florida politician)

He became a major, and was put in charge of the Indian River Settlement in St. Lucia County, which broke up following an attack by Seminole Indians in July 1849.

Russell's brother-in-law John Barker was killed.

[1] Around 1875 Russell built a two-story house in St. Lucie County.

It is part of the St. Lucie Village Historic District.

It is located at 2817 North Indian River Drive.