Samuel J. Randall (October 10, 1828-April 13, 1890) was a Democrat member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania during the late 19th century. Samuel J. Randall was born in Philadelphia, PA. He was a member of the common council of Philadephia and a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. He served as a member of the First Troop of Philadelphia in 1861 for three months, and again as a captain in 1863. He was promoted to Provost Marshal at Gettysburg.
He served in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat from Pennsylvania from 1863 to his death. From 1876 to 1881, he served as Speaker of the House.
Sources Samuel J. Randall's biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Preceded by: William E. Lehman U.S. House (PA-1) 1863-1875 Succeeded by: Chapman Freeman Preceded by: Leonard Myers U.S. House (PA-3) 1875-1890 Succeeded by: Richard Vaux Preceded by: Michael C. Kerr Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives December 4, 1876 - March 3, 1877; October 15, 1877 - March 3, 1879; March 18, 1879 - March 3, 1881 Succeeded by: J. Warren Keifer
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