Sage, Russell, 1816-1906

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Russell Sage (1816-1906) was an American politician and financier who served as a U.S. Congressman from 1853-1857.

1816 Born in Verona, N.Y. on August 4th 1840 Married Marie-Henrie Winne on January 23rd 1844 1851 Treasurer of Rensselaer County 1845 1848 Alderman of Troy 1848 Delegate to the Whig National Convention 1853 1857 U.S. Congressman 1857 Vice President of the La Crosse Railroad 1863 Moved to New York City 1869 Married Margaret Olivia Slocum on November 24th 1872 Originated stock market "puts and calls" 1881 Gained control of the New York City elevated lines along with Jay Gould 1884 Lost $7 million in the Panic of 1884 1906 Died in Lawrence, N.Y. on July 22nd

From the guide to the Russell and Margaret Olivia Sage Letters, 1855-1897, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)
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