William Russell (1782 – September 28, 1845) was a United States Representative from Ohio.

Born in the Kingdom of Ireland in 1782, Russell immigrated to the United States and settled in West Union, Ohio.

[1] Russell was elected in December 1809 to fill a vacancy caused by Ohio Congressman Alexander Campbell's resignation.

Russell retired to his farm along the Little Scioto River, where he died September 28, 1845, aged 62 or 63.

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