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Randall, Samuel J. (1828-1890)

Name:
Randall, Samuel J. (1828-1890)
Title:
U.S. Representative from PA, 1863-90
Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, 1876-81
Captain, Philadelphia City Cavalry, Civil War
Other Names:
Randall, Samuel Jackson
Born:
10/10/1828
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, PA
Died:
04/13/1890
Death Location:
Washington, DC
Residence:
Philadelphia, PA
Nationality:
American
Occupation:
Lawyer
Soldier
Politician
Notes:
Member of the common council in Philidelphia, PA
Member PA State Senate
1st Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry for 3 months (1861)
1st Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry Captain (1863, Gettysburg campaign)
Provost Marshall of Gettysburg, late June, 1863
Provost Marshall of Collumbia, PA, early July, 1863
US House of Representatives (D-PA) (03/04/1863-04/13/1890)
Speaker of the House (12/04/1876-03/04/1881)
Prominant role in establishing Democratic Party policy
Died in office, buried Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA
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