Don Russell (1899-1986) was an American newsman and historian.

Don Russell was born in 1899 in Huntington, Indiana. He attended Northwestern University, then after serving in World War I, he graduated from the Univeristy of Michigan. He worked at an Atlanta newspaper, the Chicago Journal, Evening Post, and was the editory of the Chicago Daily News. He wrote books such as "Invincible Ike," "Custer's Last," and "Five Years a Dragoon." After leaving the newspaper, Russell became the editor of the New Standard Encyclopedia. He was well known as an expert on Western figures such as General George Custer, Black Bart, and Buffalo Bill. Russell helped to initiate in Chicago the Westerners organization, dedicated to the legends and history of the Old West, and served as Sheriff of the international headquarters, in Tucon, Arizona.

Russell married Ruth, and together they had three children. Russell died in 1986.

U.S. Lesh (1868-1965) was a lawyer, politician, and author in Indiana.

Ulysses Samuel Lesh was born on August 9, 1868 in Rock Creek Township, Indian, to parents Joseph and Sarah Lesh. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1897. He then practiced law in Huntington, Indiana. He married Minnie Fulton on June 27, 1894, in Bluffton, Indiana. Together they had three sons. From 1917 to 1921, Lesh served as Assistant Attorney General. He was then elected Attorney General and served from 1922-1925. After leaving office, he formed a law partnership with his tow sons, practicing in Indianapolis until 1938. He then returned to Huntington where he resumed his former assosciation with his younger brother. In addition to his legal career, Lesh wrote two books. Lesh passed away on June 5, 1965 in Huntington, Indiana, where he is buried.