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James & Harriet Jane (Powers) Randall
Unity, Clark Co., Wisconsin
James was born 6 Nov 1842 in Rutland, VT. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Unity, WI, having moved there as a young man. He was a Weston WI resident when he enlisted with the Union Army as a Pvt. in Co. B, 17th Infantry Regiment at La Crosse on 11 Oct 1864. He was mustered out 14 Jul 1865 at Louisville KY. On 20 June 1875 he married Harriett Jane Powers, daughter of Simon & Betsy Powers, at West Salem in La Crosse Co., WI. The couple raised 4 sons: James P., b. Jun 1877; Angus R., b. Oct 1880; Hugh L., b. Feb 1884; and Samuel H., b. Aug 1888. Harriett, who was born 21 Feb 1844 in Canada and moved to Elkhorn, WI with her parents at the age of 5. She passed away 14 May 1908. Her husband died 7 mos. later on 19 Dec 1908. Both were buried in the Beaver Twp. Cemetery, sec. 13, lot #26.
BEAVER CEMETERY - BEAVER TOWNSHIP, CLARK COUNTY, WI
co Randall, Harriet J. 21-Feb 1844 2-May 1908 B. Canada James Randall 20-Jun 1875 Powers
nxo Randall, James 6-Nov 1942 19-Dec 1909; D. rcd 6-286; B. Rutland, Vt. Harriet Powers 20-Jun 1875
Civil War-Co. B 17th WI Inf.; Pvt; OBIT says died 1908
Census Records
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Census Records
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| Name | Relation | Marital | Sex | Race | Age | Nativity | Occupation | F-Nativity | M-Nativity |
| James Randel | Self | M | Male | W | 36 | MA | Farmer | SCOT | FRAN |
| Harriet J Randel | Wife | M | Female | W | 35 | CANA | Keeping House | WALES | WALES |
| James P. Randel | Son | S | Male | W | 2 | WI | MA | CANA | |
Research Notes
Name: James RANDALL
Born: 6 Nov 1842, Rutland, VT or 1845 and/or Massachusetts
Son of:
Died: 19 Dec 1908, Unity, Clark, WI (heart and kidney disorder)
Buried: Beaver Township Cemetery, sec 13, lot # 26
Married: 20 Jun 1875, West Salem, La Crosse Co., WI
Spouse: Harriett Jane Powers b. 21 Feb 1844, Canada
d. 2 May 1908, Unity, Clark, WI
Daughter of Simon & Betsy Powers (moved to Elkhorn WI, abt 1849)
Mother of 4 children (1900 Census: 4 of 4 children living)
Buried: Beaver Township Cemetery
Children: four sons: James P. b. Jun 1877
Angus R. b. Oct 1880 m. 1905 WI, Nettie Flower
Hugh L. b. Feb 1884 d. 23 Nov 1960, Rusk Co.
Samuel H. b. Aug 1888 m. Josephine (abt 1924)
Civil War Service:
Residence: Weston, WI
Private, Company B, 17th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin
Enlisted: 11 Oct 1864 at La Crosse, WI
Mustered Out: 14 Jul 1865 at Louisville, KY
Residence:
1842 - born in Rutland, VT (or…
1850 Census - as of June 1 -
18XX - moved to Wisconsin
1860 Census - as of June 1 -
1864 Oct 11 - from Weston WI, enlisted in Wisc Infantry, Co. B, 17th Regt. at La Crosse
1865 Jul 14 - mustered out of military at Louisville, KY
1870 Census - as of June 1 -
1875 Jun 20 - married Harriett Jane Powers
1880 Census - as of June 1 - Unity, Clark, WI - age 36 (1844)
1885 Special Veterans Census -
1890 June - Special Veterans Census / WI Census - Unity, Clark, WI
1895 Enumeration of Soldiers - Thorp - Unity, Clark, WI
1900 Census - as of June 1 - Unity, Clark, WI - age 57 (Nov 1842)
1905 WI Census - as of June 1 - Unity, Clark, WI - age 54 (1851)
1908 Dec 19 - died, Unity, Clark, WI
NOTE: 1880 & 1893 Unity plat map - Township 27, 1 E - section 7 - S ½ of NW ¼
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U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
Name: James Randall Residence: Weston, Wisconsin Enlistment Date: 10 Nov 1864
Rank at enlistment: Private State Served: Wisconsin Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Wisconsin 17th Infantry Regiment on 11 Oct 1864.
Mustered out on 14 Jul 1865 at Louisville, KY.
American Civil War Soldiers
Name: James Randall RESIDENCE: Weston, Wisconsin Enlistment Date: 11 Oct 1864
Side Served: Union State Served: Wisconsin
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 11 October 1864.
Enlisted in Company B, 17th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 11 Oct 1864.
Mustered Out Company B, 17th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 14 Jul 1865 at Louisville, KY.
U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: James Randall Side: Union Regiment State/Origin: Wisconsin
Regiment Name: 17th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry COMPANY: B
Rank In: Private Rank Out: Private Film Number: M559 roll 24
Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
Name: James Randall State Filed: Wisconsin B 17 Wis Inf
1897 Feb 20 Invalid Appl # 1186612 Cert # 989260 Filed: Wis
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: S Powers Age: 40 Est. Birth Year: abt 1810 Birth Place: Canada
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Cold Spring, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Household Members: Name Age
S Powers 40
Betsy Powers 40
Henry Powers 7
Harriet Powers 6
Charles Powers 4
Hervert Powers 2
1860 United States Federal Census
missing James
missing Harriett
1870 United States Federal Census
missing James
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Harriet Powers Est. Birth Year: abt 1844 Age in 1870: 26 Birthplace: Canada
Home in 1870: Farmington, La Crosse, Wisconsin Post Office: Mindoro
Household Members: Name Age
Simon Powers 63 Canada
Betsey Powers 60 Wales
Harriet Powers 26 Canada
Hurbort Powers 21 Canada
Catherine Powers 19 Wisconsin
Samuel Powers 15 Wisconsin
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: James Randall Age: 36 Est. Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Massachusetts Occupation: Farmer
Father's birthplace: Scotland Mother's birthplace: France
Page 4 of 9 Dist 172, Unity, Clark, Wisconsin
Home in 1880: Unity, Clark, Wisconsin
Household Members: Name Age
Janes Randel 36 MA-Scot-France
Harriet J Randel 35 Can-Wales-Wales
James P. Randel 2 WI-MA-Canada
-- parents of Harriett --
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Simon Powers Age: 73 Est. Birth Year: abt 1807 Birthplace: Canada
Relation to Head of Household: Father Spouse's Name: Betsey
Father's birthplace: Massachusetts Mother's birthplace: Massachusetts
Occupation: Retired Farmer
Home in 1880: Farmington, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Household Members: Name Age
Samuel J. Powers 25 Head WI-Can-Wales
Simon Powers 73 Father Can-MA-MA
Betsey Powers 70 Mother Wales-W-W
Ethel Hastlear 8 Niece WI-?-WI
1890 - Wisconsin Census, Database: WI 1890 Veterans Schedule
Name: James Randall County: Clark County Township: E.D. 172 Unity
Veteran's Name: James Randall
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Unity, Clark, Wisconsin
Year enlisted: 1 Sep 1864 Year discharged: 10 Jul 1865 Rank: Private
Company: B Regiment: 17 Wis Inf Length of service: 10 mo 10 days
1895 - Wisconsin State Censuses, Census Date: 1895
Name: James Randall Sr Residence County: Clark Locality: Unity
Line: 10 Roll: v226_10 Household Members: 5 male, 1 female; 5 US born, 1 Brit-Amer
1895 - Enumeration of Soldiers and Sailors of the Late War Census Date: 1895
Name: James Randall Senior Residence County: Clark Locality: Thorp
Line: 2 Roll: v226_20 Priv B 17 Wis UNITY, Wis
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James Randall Age: 57 Birth Date: Nov 1842 Birthplace: Vermont
Father's Birthplace: Vermont
Spouse's Name: Hariette Marriage Year: 1875 Years Married: 25
Residence: Beaver & Unit Towns, Clark, Wisconsin
Home in 1900: Unity, Clark, Wisconsin
Household Members: Name Age
James Randell 57 VT-VT-un Nov 1842 Farmer
Hariette Randell 55 Can-Can-Can Feb 1845 4 of 4 children living
James P Randell 22 WI-VT-Can Jun 1877 Farm Laborer
Angus R Randell 19 WI-VT-Can Oct 1880 Farm Laborer
Hugh L Randell 16 WI-VT-Can Feb 1884 at school
Sam H Randell 11 WI-VT-Can Aug 1888 at school
Walter Nyman 23 WI-Ger-Ger Apr 1877 Carpenter
1905 - Wisconsin State Censuses, Census Date: 1 Jun 1905
Name: Jas Randall Birth Location: Vermont
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851 Line: 43 Roll: CSUSAWI1905_5
Residence County: Clark Locality: Unity
Household Members: Name Age
Jas Randall 54 VT-VT Farmer
Harriet Randall 52 Can-Can
Jas P Randall 27 WI-VT-Can Farmer
Angus Randall 25 WI-VT-Can
Hugh Randall 21 WI-VT-Can
Sam Randall 17 WI-VT-Can
-- the sons --
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James P Randall Age in 1910: 32 Est. Birth Year: abt 1878 Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Single
Father's Birth Place: Maine Mother's Birth Place: Wisconsin
Home in 1910: Unity, Clark, Wisconsin
Household Members: Name Age
James P Randall 32 Laborer - night watchman - saw mill single
Hugh Randall 24 Laborer - saw mill single
Samual Randall 21 Laborer - odd jobs single
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Hugh Randall Age: 35 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Wisconsin Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Vermont Mother's Birth Place: Canada
Marital Status: Single Home owned: Own
Home in 1920: True, Rusk, Wisconsin
Household Members: Name Age
Hugh Randall 35
Samuel Randall 31
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Hugh Randall Age: 46 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Wisconsin Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: True, Rusk, Wisconsin
Household Members: Name Age
Hugh Randall 46 WI-VT-Can
Sam Randall 41 WI-VT-Can m. age 35
Josephine H Randall 38 ND-MN-MN m. age 32
Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997
Name: Hugh L Randall Age: 76 Sex: M (Male)
Birth Date: abt 1884 Death Date: 23 Nov 1960
Location: Rusk Co., Lady (May be abbreviated) Certificate: 037239
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Angus R Randall Age in 1910: 29 Est. Birth Year: abt 1881 Birthplace: WI
Father's Birth Place: Vermont Mother's Birth Place: Wisconsin
Home in 1910: Garland, Park, Wyoming
Household Members: Name Age
Angus R Ran?? 29 WI-VT-WI Farmer
Notie W Ran?? 24 WI-NY-WI
Gulie D Ran?? 1 WI-WI-WI
Eugene E Ran? 3/12 WY-WI-WI
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Angus Randall Age: 47 Est. Birth Year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Wisconsin Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Oconto Falls, Oconto, Wisconsin
Household Members: Name Age
Angus Randall 47 m. age 25 Carpenter - Building
Nettie Randall 44 m. age 22
Leslie Randall 21
Roy Randall 16
Dorothy Randall 13
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Wisconsin Genealogy Index
Marriage Record Details
Last Name: Randall First Name: James Day: 20 Month: June Year: 1875
Last Name: Powers First Name: Harrit County: La Crosse Volume: 02 Page: 0281
Last Name: Randall First Name: Angus Day: 21 Month: October Year: 1905
Last Name: Flower First Name: Nettie County: Clark Volume: 03 Page: 0030
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Site Bios
----Source: Marathon County Register Newspaper (Unity, Wis.) Dec 25, 1908
Randall, James (6 Nov. 1842 - 19 Dec. 1908)
James Randall, one of the old and most respected residents of the town of Unity passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 19th after an illness lasting only one week.
A slight cold he contracted a few weeks ago developed into pneumonia and his constitution was unable to withstand the ravages of that dread disease.
Mr. Randall was one of the pioneer settlers of this section having came here over thirty years ago and settled on a piece of land in the then wilderness, from which he has since carved one of the best farms in Clark county.
He was born in Rutland, Vermont, Nov. 6th 1842. He served with distinction during the civil war. In 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Harriett Powers whos (whose) death occurred May 2nd 1908.
He is survived by four sons; James, Hugh, Angel, and Samuel.
The funeral was held from the Beaver church Monday afternoon Dec. 21st with Rev. Householder officiated. Interment was made in the Beaver cemetery.
Subject: Randall, Harriet (1844 - 1908)
----Source: GREENWOOD GLEANER 5/14/1908
DEATH OF MRS. JAMES RANDALL
On Saturday May 2nd, 1908 occurred the death of Mrs. James Randall, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Unity, Clark County. Death was due to heart disease, with which she has been afflicted for many years. The deceased was dearly loved by all who had the honor of her acquaintance.
Harriett J. Powers was born in Canada Feb. 21, 1844. She came to Wisconsin with her parents when about five years of age and located at Elkhorn, later removing to La Crosse. She was married to James Randall June 20, 1875 and came to Clark County the same year.
Besides her husband she is survived by four sons, James P., Anus R., Hugh L. and Samuel H., all but Hugh, who is in Washington, were present at the funeral. She also leaves two brothers, Samuel Powers of Chicago and H. H. Powers of Black River Falls.
The funeral was held from the Beaver Church Monday, Rev. G. W. Austin officiated. Interment was made in the Beaver Cemetery. The unusual large attendance at the funeral was evidence of the high esteem in which she was held by her neighbors and friends. (Unity Register)
----Source: Marathon County Register Newspaper (Unity, Wis.) May 8,1908
Randall, Harriett (21 Feb. 1844 - 2 May 1908)
Death of Mrs. James Randall
On Saturday May 2nd occurred the death of Mrs. James Randall, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Unity. Death was due to heart disease with which she has been afflicted for many years.
The deceased was dearly beloved by all who had the honor of her acquaintance.
Harriett J. Powers was born in Canada Feb. 21,1844. She came to Wisconsin with her parents when about five years of age and located at Elkhorn, latter (later) removing to LaCross (La Crosse). She was married to James Randall June 20,1875 and came to Clark county the same year.
Besides her husband she is survived by four sons: James P., Angus R., Hugh L. and Samuel H., all but Hugh who is in Washington were present at the funeral. She also leaves two brothers, Samuel Powers of Chicago and H. H. Powers of Black River Falls.
The funeral was held from the Beaver church Monday, Rev G. W. Austin officiated. Interment was made in the Beaver cemetery.
The unusual large attendance at the funeral was evidence of the high esteem in which se was held by her neighbors and friends
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Cemetery Index
BEAVER CEMETERY - BEAVER TOWNSHIP, CLARK COUNTY, WI
co Randall, Harriet J. 21-Feb 1844 2-May 1908 B. Canada James Randall 20-Jun 1875 Powers
nxo Randall, James 6-Nov 1942 19-Dec 1909; D. rcd 6-286; B. Rutland, Vt. Harriet Powers 20-Jun 1875
Civil War-Co. B 17th WI Inf.; Pvt; OBIT says died 1908
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10) right guy: RANDALL, James , Co. B 17th WI Inf., 11 Oct 1864 - 14 Jul 1865.
Wrong guy: Randall, James H. 12th Wisconsin Infantry Co. B. Died 15 May 1912
1897 July 24 App # 1041213 Cert. # 974376
687356 742928
records M 559 roll 24only James Randall listed
Right guy
The record I saw was for a Randall, James, Company B, 17th Wisconsin Infantry.
1897 Feb 20 Application 1186612 Certificate 989260, Roll 384 Several Randall, James listed.
Date of Death listed as Dec 19, 1908 No place of death listed.
Wife is Harriette Jane Powers.
Married 1875 in West Salem, looks like Clark County but difficult to read.
(it’s in La Crosse Co.)
Children listed:
James P. Born June 1877
Angus R. Born Oct 1880
Hugh L. Born Feb 1884
Sam H. Born Aug 1888
Enlisted Oct 11, 1864, La Crosse, WI
Discharged: July 14, 1865, Louisville, KY
Date of Birth: Nov 6 1845 in Massachusetts << everything else says Vermont (almost)
Died of heart and kidney disorder.
James RANDALL 1842 - 1908
Assumed Member of John A. Eaton G.A.R. post #213
VGR #13 dated 13 Jan 1937, Inf. by Mrs. Wm. Nelson
James was born 6 Nov 1842 in Rutland, VT. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Unity, WI, having moved there as a young man. He was a Weston WI resident when he enlisted with the Union Army as a Pvt. in Co. B, 17th Infantry Regiment at La Crosse on 11 Oct 1864. He was mustered out 14 Jul 1865 at Louisville KY. On 20 June 1875 he married Harriett Jane Powers, daughter of Simon & Betsy Powers, at West Salem in La Crosse Co., WI. The couple raised 4 sons: James P., b. Jun 1877; Angus R., b. Oct 1880; Hugh L., b. Feb 1884; and Samuel H., b. Aug 1888. Harriett, who was born 21 Feb 1844 in Canada, passed away 14 May 1908. Her husband died 7 mos. later on 19 Dec 1908. Both were buried in the Beaver Twp. Cemetery, sec. 13, lot #26.
James & Harriet Jane (Powers) Randall
Unity, Clark Co., Wisconsin
James was born 6 Nov 1842 in Rutland, VT. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Unity, WI, having moved there as a young man. He was a Weston WI resident when he enlisted with the Union Army as a Pvt. in Co. B, 17th Infantry Regiment at La Crosse on 11 Oct 1864. He was mustered out 14 Jul 1865 at Louisville KY. On 20 June 1875 he married Harriett Jane Powers, daughter of Simon & Betsy Powers, at West Salem in La Crosse Co., WI. The couple raised 4 sons: James P., b. Jun 1877; Angus R., b. Oct 1880; Hugh L., b. Feb 1884; and Samuel H., b. Aug 1888. Harriett, who was born 21 Feb 1844 in Canada and moved to Elkhorn, WI with her parents at the age of 5. She passed away 14 May 1908. Her husband died 7 mos. later on 19 Dec 1908. Both were buried in the Beaver Twp. Cemetery, sec. 13, lot #26.
James Randall is also featured in the book, "Civil War Soldiers in the heart of Clark Co., Wisconsin."
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