Randall, Henry Stephens, 1811-1876

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Dates:
Birth 1811-05-03
Death 1876-08-14
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

Henry Stephens Randall (1811-1876), educator and historian, author of Life of Thomas Jefferson (1858). Hugh Blair Grigsby (1806-1881), newspaper editor, man of letters, and Virginia historian.

From the description of Correspondence between Henry Stephens Randall and Hugh Blair Grigsby, 1856-1861. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228736119

Agriculturalist, educator, politician, and writer. Author of numerous books and articles dealing with agricultural and educational subjects. In addition, he wrote the Life and times of Thomas Jefferson (1858). He held several political and governmental positions including Cortland County (N.Y.) Superintendent of Schools, 1843-1847 and New York Secretary of State, 1852-1853. His principle residence was near Cortland, N.Y.

From the description of Papers, 1836-1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122314956

Agriculturalist, educator, New York public official, and author.

From the description of Letter of Henry Stephens Randall, 1871. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449475

Agriculturist and educator.

From the description of Henry Stephens Randall papers, 1845-1871. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63534519

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Subjects:

  • Education
  • Education
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Educational law and legislation
  • Historians
  • New York State Wool Growers Convention
  • Sheep industry
  • Smithsonian Library
  • Smithsonian Publications
  • Wool industry

Occupations:

  • Agriculturists
  • Authors
  • Educators
  • Public officials

Places:

  • New York (State)--Cortland County (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • Texas (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Virginia (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • Cortland (N.Y.) (as recorded)

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