Charles B. Randolph (abt. 1837 - 1916)

Born about May 1837 in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah Elizabeth (Tyson) Randolph — married [date unknown] in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States

Descendants

Died 20 Aug 1916 at about age 79 in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Charles Randolph was born in Kentucky.

Charles B. Randolph was born about May 1837 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. He was the son of Ashford Randolph and Geraldine Oates. In the 1850 U.S. census, Charles, age 13, was recorded living in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, with his parents and siblings.

It's believed, he married Sarah Tyson about 1856, however, a marriage license, nor marriage record has been found. In the 1860 census, Chas, age 24, was recorded living in Muhlenberg County, with wife Sarah, and their two young daughters, Nancy and Eliza.^[1] In the 1870 census, Chas, age 34, was recorded living in Muhlenberg County with wife Sarah and their six children. ^[2]

Charles B. Randolph died 20 August 1916 in Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky. ^[3][4]

Chas B. Randolph - Death Certificate

Arthur Lile was the informant listed on his death certificate. It also shows that he was 81 when he died (born 1835), which is discrepant with the May 1837 birth date. Charles was buried 21 August 1916 at Mercer Cemetery in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.^[5]

Residence

Census Year: 1850

Place: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States

Census Enumeration Date: 1 August 1850

Charles B. Randolph (age 13) was enumerated with father Ashford D. Randolph (age 40) mother Geraldine (age 38) and siblings: Mary E (age 18), William (age 16), Edwin M (age 10), Cordelia A (age 6), Martha J (age 4) and John.^[6]

Census Year: 1860

Place: District 1, P.O. Greenville, Muhlenburg, Kentucky, United States

Chas Randolph (age 24) was enumerated with wife Sarah (age 24) and children: Nancy E Randolph (age3) and Eliza A (age 1). ^[1]

Census Year: 1870

Place: Summer's Magisterial District (P.O. Earles), Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States

Census Enumeration Date: 3 August 1870

Charles Randolph (age 33) was enumerated with wife Sarah (age 37) and their six children: Nancy E (age 13), Lina A (age 11), Benjamin Randolph (age 9), John D (age 5), Lucy M (age 4) and Laura A (age 1). ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "United States Census, 1860", FamilySearch database with images, Chas Randolph, 1860. [Link]
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "United States Census, 1870," FamilySearch database with images, Charles Randolph, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 16, family 122, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration); FHL microfilm 545,989. [Link]
3. ↑ Death: "Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999", Chas B Randolph, 20 Aug 1916; citing Death, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort. FamilySearch Record (accessed 24 October 2017).
4. ↑ Death: "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1963", Chas. B. Randolph, 1916; citing Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States, Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 1,942,746. FamilySearch Record (accessed 23 October 2017).
5. ↑ Burial: Find A Grave: Memorial #35476921 (accessed February 27, 2024), memorial page for Charles B Randolph (May 1837–20 Aug 1916), , citing Mercer Cemetery, Earles, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Dreaming of a Reunion (contributor 47058816).
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1850", FamilySearch database with images, Charles B Randolph in household of Ashford D Randolph, Muhlenberg, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States; citing family 15, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration). [Link]