Randall, James & Harriet Jane (Powers); Unity, Clark Co., Wisconsin

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, 17^th 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

Military

Census Records

1880 Federal Census, Unity Clark, Wisconsin
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, 17^th 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, 17^th 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, 17^th 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, 17^th 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.