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 byBob Baker
Personal details
Born
John Beverly Randolph

(1918-05-05)May 5, 1918
Raleigh, Iowa, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 1983(1983-10-18) (aged 65)
Dubois, Wyoming, U.S.
Cause of deathHeart attack
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Bess Hackler
(m. 1964)
Children4
EducationMinneapolis Central High School
University of Minnesota (BBA)
ProfessionPolitician, rancher, businessman
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army Air Forces
RankCaptain
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life and education

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Randolph 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

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Randolph 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

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In 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

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On 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

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  1. ^ According to the Wyoming Legislature, Randolph died in 1984.

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Representative John Randolph". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "John R. Randolph". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. October 21, 1983. p. 16. Retrieved November 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ 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".
  5. ^ "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)
  6. ^ "Dubois rancher to seek House election". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. July 8, 1982. p. 13. Retrieved November 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  7. ^ "Obituaries". United Press International. October 20, 1983. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
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