Randolph, Alfred Magill, 1836-1918

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Episcopal Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Virginia (1883-1892) and the first Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Virginia (1892-1918).

From the description of Alfred Magill Randolph papers, 1867-1905. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 663904126

Robert William Hughes was born at Muddy Creek Plantation, Powhatan County, Va. in 1821. His parents died in 1822 and he was raised by Edward C. Carrington and Eliza Preston Carrington. He attended Caldwell Institute, Greensboro, N. C. and studied law in Fincastle, Va. He married Eliza M. Johnston, niece of Joseph E. Johnston and the adopted daughter and niece of John B. Floyd. Hughes' son was Robert Morton Hughes. Robert William Hughes was a newspaper editor and federal district attorney. Involved in post Civil War Republican Party politics, he was nominated for governor of Virginia and for Congress but did not win. He was appointed judge of the federal court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

  • 16 Jan. 1821: Born at Muddy Creek Plantation, Powhatan Co., Va.,the son of Jesse and Elizabeth Woodson (Morton) Hughes.
  • 1822: Both parents died, and Hugheswas raised by Gen. Edward C. Carringtonand his wife, Eliza(Preston) Carringtonof Halifax Co., Va.(family relationship not known).
  • Ca. 1833 - 1837 : "put to the carpenter's trade in Princeton, N.J."
  • Ca. 1837 - 1838 : Attended Caldwell Institute,Greensboro, N.C.
  • Ca. 1839: Tutor, Bingham High School,Hillsboro, N.C.
  • 1843: Studied law, Fincastle, Va.
  • 1846: Began practice of law, Richmond, Va.
  • 4 June 1850: Married Eliza M. Johnston,(1825-1908), niece of Gen. Joseph E. Johnstonand niece and adopted daughter of John Buchananand Sarah (Preston) Floyd.
  • 1850: Began writing editorials for the Richmond Examiner.
  • 1853 - 1857 : Editor of the Richmond Examinerwhile regular editor in Europe.
  • 1855: Birth of son, Robert Morton Hughes.
  • 1857 - 1861 : Editor of the Washington Union,and lived in home of Secretary of War John Buchanan Floyd.
  • 1861: Birth of son, Floyd Hughes(2 other children died young)
  • 1861: Because of "chronic disease" retired to a farm near Abingdon, Va.,where General and Mrs. Floyd1ived with the Hughes family.
  • 1861 - 1864 : Wrote for the Richmond Examiner,showing hostility toward Jefferson Davis' administration.
  • 1865 - 1866 : Edited the Richmond Republic,and generally pursued a course that considered "nimble"
  • 1868: Delegate to National Democratic Convention.
  • 1869 - 1870 : Editor of the Richmond State Journal.
  • Ca. 1870: Wounded William E. Cameronin a duel.
  • 1872: Named federal district attorney by Grant administration.
  • 1872: Nominated for Congressbut did not win.
  • 1873: Nominated for Governor of Virginiabut did not win.
  • 1874: Named Judge of federal court for the Eastern District of Va.
  • 1898: Resigned judgeship.
  • 1901: Died at Abingdon, Va.

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From the guide to the Inventory of the Robert William Hughes Papers, 1818-1900, (Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary)

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creatorOf Inventory of the Robert William Hughes Papers, 1818-1900 Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary
referencedIn Episcopal Bishops collection 1778-1911 Episcopal Bishops collection William L. Clements Library
referencedIn Inventory of the Robert William Hughes Papers, 1818-1900 Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary
creatorOf Randolph, Alfred Magill, 1836-1918. Alfred Magill Randolph papers, 1867-1905. Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
creatorOf McCabe, W. Gordon (William Gordon), 1841-1920. Papers of W. Gordon McCabe [manuscript], 1757-1920. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Hughes, Robert W. (Robert William), 1821-1901. Papers, 1818-1900. William & Mary Libraries
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associatedWith Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873 person
associatedWith Alfred Magill Randolph. person
associatedWith Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886 person
associatedWith Bancroft, George, 1800-1891 person
associatedWith Benjamin F. Butler (Benjamin Franklin) person
associatedWith Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893 person
associatedWith Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866 person
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associatedWith Cranmer Chapel (Baltimore, Md.) corporateBody
associatedWith Crozet, Claudius, 1790-1864 person
associatedWith Daniel, John Moncure, 1825-1865 person
associatedWith Eccleston, James Houston, 1837-1911. person
associatedWith Emmanuel Church (Baltimore, Md.) corporateBody
associatedWith Episcopal Church corporateBody
associatedWith Episcopal Church. Diocese of Maryland. corporateBody
associatedWith Episcopal Church. Diocese of Maryland. Standing Committee. corporateBody
associatedWith Ewell, Benjamin Stoddert, 1810-1894 person
associatedWith G. P. R. James (George Payne Rainsford) person
associatedWith Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 person
associatedWith Hughes, Robert W. (Robert William), 1821-1901. person
associatedWith James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801? -1860 person
associatedWith J. B. H. (James Barron Hope) person
associatedWith J. B. H. (James Barron Hope), 1829-1887 person
associatedWith J. D. B. De Bow(James Dunwoody Brownson) person
associatedWith J. L. M. Curry(Jabez Lamar Monroe) person
associatedWith Joseph E. Johnston (Joseph Eggleston) person
associatedWith Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891 person
associatedWith Longstreet, James, 1821-1904 person
associatedWith Marshall, John, 1755-1835 person
associatedWith McCabe, W. Gordon (William Gordon), 1841-1920. person
associatedWith Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916 person
associatedWith Mount Calvary Church (Baltimore, Md.) corporateBody
associatedWith Robert William Hughes person
associatedWith Ulysses S. Grant (Ulysses Simpson) person
associatedWith Whittingham, William Rollinson, 1805-1879. person
associatedWith Wickham, John, 1763-1839 person
associatedWith William L. Clements Library corporateBody
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Birth 1836

Death 1918

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