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HON. JONATHAN H. RANDALL, retired, West Milton; one of Miami Co.’s prominent and representative citizens; was born in Baltimore Co., Md., in 1822; his father, Jonathan Randall, was a native of the above State, and with his family removed to Miami Co. in 1829; he departed this life March 23, 1855, aged 72 years. Massey, mother of our subject, died Nov. 25, 1869, aged 77 years 10 months and 22 days. Mr. Randall learned the shoemaker’s trade under the supervision of his father, and for thirty-five years labored upon the bench; at the expiration of the above time, he turned his attention to mercantile pursuits in West Milton, a business to which he devoted his time and talent for nine years; then, disposing of his stock-in-trade, retired from active business life for five years, after which he again engaged in merchandising for a number of years; then again disposing of his stock, sought the quiet of retirement and is now enjoying the fruits of a prosperous and well-spent life. In local offices he has been fully identified, having had a full share. In 1861, when secession was rife, and the whole country was submerged in excitement, he became the champion of the Union-loving people of Miami to represent the county in the Legislature of the State, an honor he retained for four years. He entered the army May 2, 1864, as Captain of Co. D 147th O. N. G.; his term of service, 100 days, was spent in Ft. Ethan Allen, on the Potomac River; he was discharged at Camp Dennison Aug. 30, 1864. In 1845 he was married to Miss Eliza Harrison, by whom he has had six children, four of whom are living, viz., Lucy A., Mary E., Harrison T. and Clara. The deceased are Henrietta and Julia.