Samuel J. Randall
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Samuel Jackson 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, Pennsylvania. 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.
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