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Typescript copy of letter of F.B. Brown [or T.B. Brown], Morganfield, Ky., to my dear sir (2 copies, each 2 pages). Relates the genealogy of his family. In 1812 John Randolph and William Randolph moved to Union County from Virginia (near Winchester). They brought the letter writer's father, George W. Brown (born in 1806), with them. William Randolph later moved to Jefferson County and settled near Salt River, taking George W. Brown with him. William had a son named Butler Randolph whose second wife was widow Finley (nee Miss Stanaford) of Jefferson County. Butler Randolph was a steamboat captain and pilot. George Brown returned to Union, and lived with his uncle John Randolph (died circa 1844-1845). John Randolph had three sons (William Randolph, James Randolph, and George Randolph) and three daughters: Louiza Randolph married William Graham; Polly Randolph married Jack Floyd; and Bettie Randolph married Jerry Snyder, and moved to New Madrid, Missouri. George W. Brown's father was a ship captain named Tom Brown. Tom Brown married in Union County. He had three sons who lived to adulthood, to of whom are currently living: the letter writer (F.B. Brown [or T.B. Brown]) and George W. Brown in the Southern Express office at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tom Brown's daughters included Mrs. Douglas Geiger and Mrs. R.E. Cook (both living in Henderson). The letter writer suggests that the recipient contact Mrs. Lou J. Martin (age 62) of Galveston, Texas for more information. John Randolph, Jr., moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, about 1842. He and George W. Brown married sisters named Coleman. John Randolph, Jr., had two sons: Joseph Randolph and Alfred Randolph. The letter writer (F.B. Brown [or T.B. Brown]) served in the 1st Kentucky Cavalry during the Civil War. Mentions Billie Randolph who also served in the war., 1901 Apr 17

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists primarily of typescript copies of correspondence gathered by George B. Randolph regarding the genealogy of the Randolph family of Virginia, Alabama, and Kentucky.

Dates

  • 1901 Apr 17

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.06 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders))

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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