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James Fitz Randolph

1791 – 1872

American politician

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Lived 1791 – 1872 (aged 80). James Fitz Randolph was an American politician.

James Fitz Randolph (June 26, 1791 – January 25, 1872) was a United States representative from New Jersey. He was also the father of Theodore Fitz Randolph. Born in Middlesex County, New Jersey, he received a limited schooling.

Randolph learned the printing trade and edited the New Brunswick Fredonian 1812–1842. He served as the United States collector of internal revenue 1815-1846 and clerk of the Court of Common Pleas. He was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1823 and 1824.

Randolph was elected as an Adams candidate to the Twentieth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of George Holcombe. He was reelected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-first and Twenty-second Congresses and served in office from December 1, 1828, to March 3, 1833. After Congress, he served as president of a bank in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He died in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1872 and was buried in Easton Cemetery.

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United States representative, Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
Also known as
James F. Randolph

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Fitz Randolph?

American politician (1791-1872)

When was James Fitz Randolph born?

James Fitz Randolph was born on 26 June 1791 in Middlesex County.

When did James Fitz Randolph die?

James Fitz Randolph died on 25 January 1872.

What was James Fitz Randolph's occupation?

James Fitz Randolph was a politician.

What nationality was James Fitz Randolph?

James Fitz Randolph was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Fitz Randolph

· Wikidata: Q1680362

· DBpedia: James F. Randolph

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