Randolph Harrison McKim

Randolph Harrison McKim (April 16, 1842 – July 15, 1920) was an American Episcopal clergyman and writer. He served in the Confederate States Army as a chaplain and wrote numerous works on theology and the Civil War.

Early life

Randolph Harrison McKim was born on April 16, 1842, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Catherine L. (née Harrison) and John S. McKim. He attended, but did not graduate from the University of Virginia, due to the start of the American Civil War. He rose to the rank of first lieutenant and served as aide-de-camp of General George H. Steuart. He resigned in 1863 to join the ministry. He graduated the Virginia Theological Seminary in 1864. He was then rector of Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, for eight years. He then had charges in Holy Trinity Church in Harlem, New York, for 11 years. Following Hickson's visit, he inaugurated healing missions at the Epiphany Church and Trinity Church. Washington's Church: An Historical Sketch of Old Christ Church, Alexandria, Virginia, together with a Brief Description of the Centenary Services Therein, November 20 and 21st, 1873 (1894) A Proposal to Change the Name of the Protestant Episcopal Church, Considered in the Light of True Catholic Principles (1913) They had two daughters, Katherine L. and Eleanor.

Legacy McKim's will left a portion of his estate to the University of Virginia and requested almost of it to be used for a new nurses' dormitory.