City: Jackson
TRUSSELL, Elmer Seymour, former editor and publisher Jackson Sun; born near Pomeroy, Ohio, March 26, 1852; son of J. S. and Sarah (Stout) TRUSSELL; English descent; educated common schools; married Constantia HENDRY, Baltimore, Md., in 1880; member I. O. O. F., W. O. W.; early business, printer and school teacher; editor Pomeroy, Ohio, Telegraph for twenty years; organized and owned Pomeroy and Middleport (Ohio), Electric Co., supplying two towns; treasurer and gen. mgr. of same (for twelve years), until 1902, when he removed to Jackson in 1902, purchasing the Sun.
