William H. Randall
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William Harrison Randall (July 15, 1812 – August 1, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
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William H. Randall | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1867 | |
Preceded by | John J. Crittenden |
Succeeded by | George Madison Adams |
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Born | (1812-07-15)July 15, 1812 Madison County, Kentucky |
Died | August 1, 1881(1881-08-01) (aged 69) London, Kentucky |
Political party | Unconditional Unionist |
Profession | Lawyer |
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Born near Richmond, Kentucky, Randall completed preparatory studies. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in London, Kentucky, in 1835. He served as clerk of the circuit court and county court of Laurel County 1836–1844.
Randall was elected as an Unconditional Unionist to the Thirty-eighth and Thirty-ninth Congresses (March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1867). He served as district judge of the fifteenth Kentucky district 1870–1880. He died in London, Kentucky, August 1, 1881. He was interred in the family cemetery at London, Kentucky.