Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Marital Information:
married Rhoda M. Howard, dau. of Alanson and Pricilla Howard, 12/28/1842, [she died 4/1/1887]; children: 6, John Wesley, Alinda M. (Nichols), Arah H., Arthur G. Alice A (Main), Harvey N.; married Mrs. Charlotte Emma Way Wilson, dau. of Dennis and Elizabeth Way, 7/26/1888 in Coldwater, MI
Number of Children: 6
Background
Education:
district schools of Sweden, NY
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Lucinda (Granger) Randall. He settled in Tekonsha, MI around 1841. He served as justice of the peace [15 years], supervisor [3 years] and enrolling officer during the civil war. He was clerk of the Baptist church for over 30 years. Obit: states he was a pioneer of Calhoun County and for 50 years prominent in civil and religious movement and leaves four sons in business in Tekonsha.
Notable Facts:
MIBiog says he died 4/1/1887; BC Daily Journal says he died at age 77.