John Beverly Randolph (May 5, 1918 – October 18, 1983) was an American politician, rancher, and businessman who served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing Fremont County as a Republican in 1983 until his death later that year.[1][2][3][4]
John B. Randolph | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the Fremont County district | |
| In office January 11, 1983 – October 18, 1983 | |
| Succeeded by | Bob Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Beverly Randolph May 5, 1918 Raleigh, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 1983 (aged 65) Dubois, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Bess Hackler (m. 1964) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Minneapolis Central High School University of Minnesota (BBA) |
| Profession | Politician, rancher, businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life and education
editRandolph was born in Raleigh, Iowa, on May 5, 1918. He graduated from Minneapolis Central High School in 1936 and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota in 1941.
Career
editRandolph served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and became a captain.[5] Prior to entering politics, he was a rancher and business executive.[6]
1982 election
editIn 1982, Randolph was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent Fremont County as a Republican in the 47th Wyoming Legislature. Randolph assumed office in 1983 and served until his death later that same year.[a]
During his time in office, Randolph served on the following standing committees:
- Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
- Travel, Recreation and Wildlife
On November 8, 1983, Republican Bob Baker was appointed to serve out the remainder of Randolph's term.
Personal life and death
editOn June 5, 1964, Randolph married Bess Hackler in Dallas, Texas, with whom he had four children.
Randolph died of a heart attack at the age of 65 in Dubois, Wyoming, on October 18, 1983.[7] He is buried at Dubois Cemetery, Dubois, Wyoming.
Notes
edit- ^ According to the Wyoming Legislature, Randolph died in 1984.
References
edit- ^ Wyoming Blue Book (PDF). Vol. IV. Wyoming State Archives, Department of Commerce. 1991. pp. 177, 178, 179, 227, 276. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Representative John Randolph". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "John R. Randolph". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. October 21, 1983. p. 16. Retrieved November 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ D.S.S. Form 1 Military Draft Registration Card completed on October 16, 1940. Name is listed as "John Beverly Randolph" and Place of birth is listed as "Raleigh, Iowa".
- ^ "Name Randolph to C. of C. Post", Mason City Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, volume LII, number 91, January 23, 1946, page 13. (subscription required)
- ^ "Dubois rancher to seek House election". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. July 8, 1982. p. 13. Retrieved November 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Obituaries". United Press International. October 20, 1983. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
External links
edit- Official page at the Wyoming Legislature
