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Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Starrville, Smith, Texas; Roll: M653_1305; Page: 77; Image: 158; Family History Library Film: 805305.</WRAP> | Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Starrville, Smith, Texas; Roll: M653_1305; Page: 77; Image: 158; Family History Library Film: 805305.</WRAP> |
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On August 23, 1861, John Leonard Randel's eldest daughter, Lois Almedia Randel-Hughes-Logan, died in Dallas County, TX., two days after giving birth to Lois Davis. Thomas Logan, only 24 years old, was now a widower with five young children to care for. His step-mother, Elizabeth Ogle Ledbetter, who also had five young children of her own, tried to help out, but it was just too much for her. However, when Dr. Randal, Thomas Logan's father-in-law, learned of his daughter's death and the likelihood that his five grandchildren would not be adequately cared for, he came to Dallas and took them to his home in Smith County to live with him. | On August 23, 1861, Dr. John Leonard Randal's eldest daughter, Lois Almedia Randal-Hughes-Ledbetter, died in Dallas County, TX., two days after giving birth to Lois Davis Ledbetter. Thomas Logan Ledbetter, only 24 years old, was now a widower with five young children to care for. His step-mother, Elizabeth Ogle Ledbetter, who also had five young children of her own, tried to help out, but it was just too much for her. However, when Dr. John Leonard Randal, Thomas Logan Ledbetter's father-in-law, learned of his daughter's death and the likelihood that his five grandchildren would not be adequately cared for, he came to Dallas and took them to his home in Smith County to live with him. |
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On May 10, 1862, at 62 years old, John L. Randal enlisted in the Army of the Confederate States of America (CSA), Twenty-eighth Texas Cavalry, as regimental surgeon; he was recruited by his son, regimental commander Col. Horace Randal. He was later appointed surgeon of the Second Brigade of Gen. John G. Walker's division. His service, primarily in Arkansas, was cut short by his failing health. On March 22, 1863, he submitted his resignation, which was accepted on June 9, 1863. | On May 10, 1862, at 62 years old, John L. Randal enlisted in the Army of the Confederate States of America (CSA), Twenty-eighth Texas Cavalry, as regimental surgeon; he was recruited by his son, regimental commander Col. Horace Randal. He was later appointed surgeon of the Second Brigade of Gen. John G. Walker's division. His service, primarily in Arkansas, was cut short by his failing health. On March 22, 1863, he submitted his resignation, which was accepted on June 9, 1863. |
Texas House of Representatives, Biographical Directory of the Texan Conventions and Congresses, 1832–1845 (Austin: Book Exchange, 1941). \\ | Texas House of Representatives, Biographical Directory of the Texan Conventions and Congresses, 1832–1845 (Austin: Book Exchange, 1941). \\ |
E. W. Winkler, ed., Secret Journals of the Senate, Republic of Texas (Austin, 1911). | E. W. Winkler, ed., Secret Journals of the Senate, Republic of Texas (Austin, 1911). |
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