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[{{:horace_randal:horace_and_julia_randall-lg.jpg?400 |Horace Randal and his 1st wife, Julia S. Bassett.}}] | [{{:horace_randal:horace_and_julia_randall-lg.jpg?400 |Horace Randal and his 1st wife, Julia S. Bassett.}}] |
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The son of Dr. John Leonard Randal and Sarah McNeil (Kyle) Randal, Horace Randal was born on January 4, 1833, in McNairy County, Tennessee. ((Allardice, Bruce S. More Generals in Gray. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1995. ISBN 0-8071-3148-2 (pbk.). p. 192.)) | The son of [[john_leonard_randal|Dr. John Leonard Randal]] and Sarah McNeil (Kyle) Randal, Horace Randal was born on January 4, 1833, in McNairy County, Tennessee. ((Allardice, Bruce S. More Generals in Gray. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1995. ISBN 0-8071-3148-2 (pbk.). p. 192.)) |
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In 1839 the family moved to Texas and settled near San Augustine. | In 1839 the family moved to Texas and settled near San Augustine. |
In 1857, United States Secretary of War, Jefferson Davis, recommended that Randal receive the rank of brevet First Lieutenant for gallant and meritorious conduct in the conflict with the Apaches. ((http://www.geni.com/people/Colonel-Horace-Randal-CSA/6000000017068038873)) | In 1857, United States Secretary of War, Jefferson Davis, recommended that Randal receive the rank of brevet First Lieutenant for gallant and meritorious conduct in the conflict with the Apaches. ((http://www.geni.com/people/Colonel-Horace-Randal-CSA/6000000017068038873)) |
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Horace Randal (at age 25) married Julia S. Bassett (age 23), on June 2, 1858, in New London, Connecticut. Julia was born on January 7, 1835 in New London, CT., and was the daughter of Abner Bassett (born about 1813) and Mrs. Bassett (born about 1815). Julia accompanied Horace to the southwestern frontier and was living with him in 1860 at Fort Buchanan, New Mexico Territory, fifty miles southeast of Tuscon. Julia was unable to withstand the rigors of frontier life and died January 13, 1861 (possibly during childbirth), in New London, CT. She was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Newborn Randal was born in January 1861 in New London, CT., died within that same month, and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery.((http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fra28)) | Horace Randal (at age 25) married Julia S. Bassett (age 23), on June 2, 1858, in New London, Connecticut. Julia was born on January 7, 1835 in New London, CT., and was the daughter of Abner Bassett (born about 1813) and Mrs. Bassett (born about 1815). Julia accompanied Horace to the southwestern frontier and was living with him in 1860 at Fort Buchanan, New Mexico Territory, fifty miles southeast of Tuscon. Julia was unable to withstand the rigors of frontier life and died January 13, 1861 (possibly during childbirth), in New London, CT. She was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery {{ :horace_randal:us_newspaper_extractions_from_the_northeast_1704-1930-julia_s_randal-death.jpg?linkonly | (U.S. Newspaper Extractions 1704-1930, Reporting death of Julia S. Randal)}}. Newborn Randal was born in January 1861 in New London, CT., died within that same month, and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery.((http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fra28)) |
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Randal was in Washington, D.C. during the week before Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as President of the United States. The U.S. Army's General-in-Chief. Brevet Lieutenant General Winfield Scott, offered Randal a Regular Army commission as major. Randal decided to go with his home state of Texas into the Confederate States of America (the C.S.A.). He resigned from the U.S. Army on February 27, 1861. | Randal was in Washington, D.C. during the week before Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as President of the United States. The U.S. Army's General-in-Chief. Brevet Lieutenant General Winfield Scott, offered Randal a Regular Army commission as major. Randal decided to go with his home state of Texas into the Confederate States of America (the C.S.A.). He resigned from the U.S. Army on February 27, 1861. |
Randal was authorized to raise a regiment of cavalry in Texas on December 19, 1861. Randal was known by his contemporaries, such as his West Point roommate John Bell Hood, as an excellent horseman. On February 12, 1862, he returned to Texas to organize and take command of the new 28th Texas Cavalry Regiment. ((http://www.geni.com/people/Colonel-Horace-Randal-CSA/6000000017068038873)) | Randal was authorized to raise a regiment of cavalry in Texas on December 19, 1861. Randal was known by his contemporaries, such as his West Point roommate John Bell Hood, as an excellent horseman. On February 12, 1862, he returned to Texas to organize and take command of the new 28th Texas Cavalry Regiment. ((http://www.geni.com/people/Colonel-Horace-Randal-CSA/6000000017068038873)) |
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[{{ :horace_randal:horace_randal_-_returns_from_military_posts_1806-1916.jpg?direct&800 |U.S. Returns from Military Posts, 1806-1916. \\ Post Return: \\ Of Fort Bliss, Texas \\ For the Month of May, 1859 \\ Post Commander: Washington L. Elliott \\ Transcript: \\ __Casually at Post__ \\ Horace Randal, 2nd Lieutenant, 14th Dragoon G \\ Temporarily at Post, en route to join his Company at Fort Buchanan, N.M. \\ Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Returns from U.S. Military Posts, 1800-1916; Microfilm Serial: M617; Microfilm Roll: 116}}] | [{{ :horace_randal:horace_randal_-_returns_from_military_posts_1806-1916.jpg?direct&800 |U.S. Returns from Military Posts, 1806-1916. \\ Post Return: \\ Of Fort Bliss, Texas \\ For the Month of May, 1859 \\ Post Commander: Washington L. Elliott \\ Transcript: \\ __Casually at Post__ \\ Horace Randal, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Dragoons, Company G \\ Temporarily at Post, en route to join his Company at Fort Buchanan, N.M. \\ Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Returns from U.S. Military Posts, 1800-1916; Microfilm Serial: M617; Microfilm Roll: 116}}] |
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===== 28th Cavalry Regiment ("Randal's 1st Texas Lancers")===== | ===== 28th Cavalry Regiment ("Randal's 1st Texas Lancers")===== |
* 2nd Lt. John F. Sharp | * 2nd Lt. John F. Sharp |
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| ===== Marriage to Nannie E. Taylor (2nd Wife) ===== |
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On July 8, 1862, on the eve of his departure with his new regiment, Col. Horace Randal (at age 29) married his second wife, Nannie E. Taylor (then age 16) in Marshall, TX. Nannie was the daughter of Samuel J. Taylor (born about 1806) and Nancy E. (born about 1818). Nannie E. Taylor was born in 1846 in South Carolina. Horace and Nannie Randal had one son, Horace Randal, Jr., born in December 1863 in Forth Worth, TX. | On July 8, 1862, on the eve of his departure with his new regiment, Col. Horace Randal (at age 29) married his second wife, Nannie E. Taylor (then age 16) in Marshall, TX. Nannie was the daughter of Samuel J. Taylor (born about 1806) and Nancy E. (born about 1818). Nannie E. Taylor was born in 1846 in South Carolina. Horace and Nannie Randal had one son, Horace Randal, Jr., born in December 1863 in Forth Worth, TX. |
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| ===== Departure to Shreveport, LA ===== |
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On July 9, 1862, the regiment of twelve companies paraded through Marshall, TX and traveled to Shreveport, Louisiana, where they remained until July 18, 1862. The regiment then traveled northward to join Colonel Allison Nelson's troops bivouacked in an area North of Little Rock, Arkansas, known as Argenta (although it wasn't platted until 1866 - and in 1903 became part of what is now North Little Rock, Arkansas)((http://northlittlerockhistory.org/old-argenta/)). Argenta became an important gathering spot for Confederate troops, and at one point 10,000 Confederate troops were stationed in the area. | On July 9, 1862, the regiment of twelve companies paraded through Marshall, TX and traveled to Shreveport, Louisiana, where they remained until July 18, 1862. The regiment then traveled northward to join Colonel Allison Nelson's troops bivouacked in an area North of Little Rock, Arkansas, known as Argenta (although it wasn't platted until 1866 - and in 1903 became part of what is now North Little Rock, Arkansas)((http://northlittlerockhistory.org/old-argenta/)). Argenta became an important gathering spot for Confederate troops, and at one point 10,000 Confederate troops were stationed in the area. |
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Walker headed back to Arkansas in late 1863. | Walker headed back to Arkansas in late 1863. |
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| Below is a transcipt of a report from Col. Horace Randal written during Sept, 1863.((Source: http://rootsfromthebayou.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-civil-war-sulphur-springs-september.html)) |
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| Headquarters, Randal's Brigade \\ |
| Sulphur Springs, La. \\ |
| September 5, 1863, 9:40 A. M. \\ |
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| MAJOR E. SURGET \\ |
| Assistant Adjutant General \\ |
| Alexandria, La. \\ |
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| MAJOR: I have the honor to report that the enemy near 5,000 strong met me yesterday morning at the break of day 12 miles this side of Fort Beauregard, there cutting off the possibility of a junction with the forces at the fort under Lieutenant-Colonel Logan. I drove in his pickets, and withdrew my command, having deceived the enemy. My retreat was followed up to the junction of the upper and lower Alexandria roads. I have heard of no farther advance on either road in the direction of Alexandria. |
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| Lieutenant-Colonel Logan abandoned the fort between 2 and 3 o'clock yesterday morning, retiring by Centreville and Natchitoches road. He saved four pieces of artillery. He is now near Little River at Gilmore's Ferry, where he will cross today. |
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| I retired by the Alexandria road for two reasons--to protect Colonel Logan, and to prevent a flank movement upon my rear. If it is designed that I should retire to Alexandria, I have rations; otherwise I will forward my trains. Colonel Logan will join me tomorrow. I will continue my march toward Alexandria, crossing the river today, unless otherwise ordered. I have sent out scouts to ascertain the position of the enemy on the roads leading from this place to the Washita (Ouachita) River. Three different persons have seen the enemy's camp near Trinity, and all report them 16,000 strong. I will learn everything I can, and have reports made without delay. I will make a full report as soon as I reach my desk and have time. |
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| Respectfully, your obedient servant. |
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| HORACE RANDAL \\ |
| Colonel, Commanding Brigade |
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Mortally wounded while leading a charge at the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry on April 30, 1864, according to a clear statement from a soldier in Walker's division, named Blessington, Randal died on May 2, 1864. Randal was initially buried at the hamlet of Tulip, Arkansas, near the battlefield. Later his remains were moved to the “Old Marshall Cemetery” in Marshall, TX.((Allardice, Bruce S. Confederate Colonels: A Biographical Register. Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-8262-1809-4. p. 317.))((Allardice, 1995, p. 193.))((Blessington, Joseph P. Campaigns of Walker's Texas Division. New York: Blessington, 1875. OCLC 4415605. p. 256.))((Eicher, 2001, p. 608 states that Randal's death date was either April 30, 1864 or May 2, 1864, recognizing a conflict in earlier sources. As noted, Allardice accepts the clear statement of Blessington, a soldier in Walker's division, that Randal died on May 2, 1864.))((http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fra28)) | Mortally wounded while leading a charge at the Battle of Jenkins' Ferry on April 30, 1864, according to a clear statement from a soldier in Walker's division, named Blessington, Randal died on May 2, 1864. Randal was initially buried at the hamlet of Tulip, Arkansas, near the battlefield. Later his remains were moved to the “Old Marshall Cemetery” in Marshall, TX.((Allardice, Bruce S. Confederate Colonels: A Biographical Register. Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-8262-1809-4. p. 317.))((Allardice, 1995, p. 193.))((Blessington, Joseph P. Campaigns of Walker's Texas Division. New York: Blessington, 1875. OCLC 4415605. p. 256.))((Eicher, 2001, p. 608 states that Randal's death date was either April 30, 1864 or May 2, 1864, recognizing a conflict in earlier sources. As noted, Allardice accepts the clear statement of Blessington, a soldier in Walker's division, that Randal died on May 2, 1864.))((http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fra28)) |
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[{{:horace_randal:udc_memorial-jferry1b.jpg| This is the battle monument at Jenkin's Ferry State Park. Erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) in 1928, the monument is located near the park entrance. It is the only monument on the battlefield}}][{{:horace_randal:udc_memorial-jferry1a.jpg?350|Detail of the monument inscription.}}] | <WRAP centeralign>[{{:horace_randal:udc_memorial-jferry1b.jpg| This is the battle monument at Jenkin's Ferry State Park. Erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) in 1928, the monument is located near the park entrance. It is the only monument on the battlefield}}][{{:horace_randal:udc_memorial-jferry1a.jpg?350|Detail of the monument inscription.}}]</WRAP> |
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=== Account of Jenkin's Ferry from a Confederate solider === | === Account of Jenkin's Ferry from a Confederate solider === |
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Robert Manning Rodgers may be best known for his autobiography, which contains accounts of Battle of the Pleasant Hill and the Battle of Jenkin's Ferry; Pages 6-13. {{:horace_randal:robert_manning_rodgers_autobiography-excerpt.pdf|Excerpt from Robert Manning Rodgers Autobiography. Pages 6-13.}} | Robert Manning Rodgers may be best known for his autobiography, which contains accounts of Battle of the Pleasant Hill and the Battle of Jenkin's Ferry; Pages 6-13. {{:horace_randal:robert_manning_rodgers_autobiography-excerpt.pdf|Excerpt from Robert Manning Rodgers Autobiography. Pages 6-13.}} |
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| === Battle of Jenkin's Ferry featured in Movie === |
| {{:horace_randal:lincoln_2012_movie_poster.jpg?direct&200 |}}The Battle of Jenkin's Ferry was featured as the opening scene of Steven Spielberg's 2012 movie, "Lincoln". |
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Named for Randall County, Texas, the U.S.S. Randall (APA-224), built under Maritime Commission contract (MCV hull 572), was laid down 15 September 1944 by the Permanente Metals Corp., Yard No. 2, Richmond, California, launched 15 November 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Donald D. Dick, and acquired by the United States Navy and commissioned 16 December 1944. Capt. Harold R. Stevens in command.((http://www.angelfire.com/tx/RandysTexas/randall.html))((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Randall_%28APA-224%29)) | Named for Randall County, Texas, the U.S.S. Randall (APA-224), built under Maritime Commission contract (MCV hull 572), was laid down 15 September 1944 by the Permanente Metals Corp., Yard No. 2, Richmond, California, launched 15 November 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Donald D. Dick, and acquired by the United States Navy and commissioned 16 December 1944. Capt. Harold R. Stevens in command.((http://www.angelfire.com/tx/RandysTexas/randall.html))((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Randall_%28APA-224%29)) |
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The U.S.S. Randall (APA-224) was a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haskell-class_attack_transport|Haskell-class attack transport]], which was an amphibious assault ships of the United States Navy created in 1944. These ships were designed to transport 1,500 troops and their combat equipment, and land them on hostile shores with the ships' integral landing craft. | The U.S.S. Randall (APA-224) was a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haskell-class_attack_transport|Haskell-class attack transport]], which was an amphibious assault ships of the United States Navy created in 1944. These ships were designed to transport 1,500 troops and their combat equipment, and land them on hostile shores with the ships' integral landing craft.((http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/////////OnlineLibrary/photos/shusn-no/apa-no.htm)) |
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Following shakedown and training off the California coast, the U.S.S. Randall departed San Diego February 9, 1945, for Pearl Harbor, whence, after further training; she sailed on March 2, 1945 via Eniwetok for the Volcano Islands. Arriving at Iwo Jima on March 25, 1945, she discharged Army passengers and cargo and embarked marines for transportation to Guam. On April 20, 1945, she returned to Pearl Harbor, thence carried drummed petroleum products to Kwajalein where she took on Navy and Marine personnel for return to the United States. Arriving at San Francisco June 18, 1945, she sailed on July 9, 1945 for Ulithi, embarked Army units, then continued on to Okinawa, arriving August 12, 1945.((http://www.angelfire.com/tx/RandysTexas/randall.html)) | Following shakedown and training off the California coast, the U.S.S. Randall departed San Diego February 9, 1945, for Pearl Harbor, whence, after further training; she sailed on March 2, 1945 via Eniwetok for the Volcano Islands. Arriving at Iwo Jima on March 25, 1945, she discharged Army passengers and cargo and embarked marines for transportation to Guam. On April 20, 1945, she returned to Pearl Harbor, thence carried drummed petroleum products to Kwajalein where she took on Navy and Marine personnel for return to the United States. V-E Day (Victory in Europe) occurred on May 8, 1945. Arriving at San Francisco June 18, 1945, she sailed on July 9, 1945 for Ulithi, embarked Army units, then continued on to Okinawa, arriving August 12, 1945.((http://www.angelfire.com/tx/RandysTexas/randall.html)) On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. |
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The most well-known person to have served on the U.S.S. Randall was the comedian, "[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soupy_Sales|Soupy Sales]]" during World War II. "Soupy Sales" entertained his shipmates with zany vignettes featuring "White Fang, the meanest dog that ever lived".((David Hinckley (23 October 2009). "Friend remembers Soupy Sales as someone who'd 'do anything for you'". New York Daily News.)) | The most well-known person to have served on the U.S.S. Randall was the comedian, "[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soupy_Sales|Soupy Sales]]" during World War II. "Soupy Sales" entertained his shipmates with zany vignettes featuring "White Fang, the meanest dog that ever lived".((David Hinckley (23 October 2009). "Friend remembers Soupy Sales as someone who'd 'do anything for you'". New York Daily News.)) |