Sir John Russell, 3rd Baronet

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Sir John Russell, 3rd Baronet (c. 1632–1669) was the eldest son of Sir Francis Russell, 2nd Baronet. He began as a Royalist but later served Parliament as a colonel of foot. He distinguished himself at the Battle of Marston Moor and in the Protectorate wars in Ireland and Flanders. He held the office of chamberlain of Chester and other important posts of his time. He died in 1669 and was buried in Chippenham on 24 March. He married Frances Cromwell, the youngest daughter of Oliver Cromwell and widow of Lord Robert Rich. Frances survived him and spent her later years with her sister Lady Fauconberg. Her jointure from Cromwell was large and helped deplete much of the Chippenham estate. John and Frances had three sons and two daughters.