Roswell Eaton Goodell (October 21, 1825 – October 9, 1903) was a politician and businessman who served in several political positions. Among the government positions Goodell held was Sheriff of LaSalle County, Illinois, Secertary of the Illinois Senate, Secretary of the Illinois Canal Commission, Chicago City Marshall, and Postmaster of Leadville, Colorado. He was also a commissioner of the World's Columbian Exposition. In the private sector, positions he held included superintendent of the Chicago and Alton Railroad, president of the Fourth National Bank of Chicago, and president of the .