Benjamin Randall (Maine politician)

This article is about the Maine politician. For other people with the same name, see Benjamin Randall (disambiguation).

Benjamin Randall
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843
Preceded by	Edward Robinson
Succeeded by	Luther Severance
Member of the Maine Senate
In office 1833, 1835, 1838
Personal details
Born	(1789-11-14)November 14, 1789 Topsham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	October 11, 1859(1859-10-11) (aged 69) Bath, Maine, U.S.
Resting place	Maple Grove Cemetery, Bath, Maine, U.S.
Political party	Whig
Alma mater	Bowdoin College
Profession	Politician, lawyer
Military service
Allegiance	United States

Benjamin Randall (November 14, 1789 – October 11, 1859) was a United States representative from Maine from 1839 to 1843.

Early life

Randall was born in Topsham (then part of Massachusetts) on November 14, 1789. He pursued an academic course and graduated from Bowdoin College in 1809. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1812.

Career

Randall commenced practice in Bath in 1812. He served in the Maine State militia in Colonel Reed’s regiment stationed at Cox's Head in September 1814. He was a member of the Maine Senate in 1833, 1835, and 1838. He was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843).

Upon his return to Maine, he resumed the practice of law and was appointed collector of customs for the port of Bath in 1849. He served until his death there on October 11, 1859. His interment is in Maple Grove Cemetery in Bath.

References

• United States Congress. "Benjamin Randall (id: R000035)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Edward Robinson	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 3rd congressional district 1839–1843	Succeeded by Luther Severance