Randolph was born in 1872, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. For many years he was
interested in navigation of the Great Lakes and represented several
transportation companies. He was appointed as a Harbor Master in January 1902,
to fill the unexpired term and reappointed for a full term in April, 1902.

He died in 1941.

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SAMUEL RANDOLPH (d. 1941)

Funeral services for Samuel W. Randolph, 69, prominent Manitowoc resident
who died in a Chicago hospital early Tuesday, were held this afternoon
from the First Presbyterian church, of which he was a member. The Rev.
C.H. Phipps officiated.
The body was in state in the church auditorium from 10:30 this morning
until the hour of services, 2 p.m.
Six nephews of Mr. Randolph, Charles Randolph, W.C. Randolph, Charles
Frum, Albert Hessel, and Sylvester Ferguson of this city, and Herbert
Holmes of Two Rivers, were pallbearers.
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 31, 1941 P. 2
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[d. 10-28-1941 at St. Lukes Hosp., Chicago, IL/age 68 yrs./
cause: cancer of stomach]
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RANDOLPH SWORN IN FOR NEW FOUR YEAR TERM TODAY
Local Man confirmed by Senate as U.S. Marshal Takes Oath
at Milwaukee Today. Held Recess Apointment Before
Samuel W. Randolph, of this city, who has held a recess appointment
as United States marshal for the Eastern district of Wisconsin,
today took the oath of office and was sworn in for a four-year term
at Milwaukee. The ceremony took place at the office of the Federal
building at 9:30 and Mr. Randolph will serve for four years from
this date, the term expiring Feb. 1, 1920.
At the time Mr. Randolph was sworn in as United States marshal several
months ago he took the office under a recess appointment made by the
president, congress not being in session. With the convening of congress
Mr. Randolph appointment was sent to the senate and was confirmed by
that body Saturday.
Under the federal laws a govenment appointee serves from the date of
appointment and swearing in for his term of office and when Mr. Randolph
was sworn in today it was for a four-year term as provided for the U.S.
marshal, dating from today. His services under the recess appointment
does not affect his present term of office.
Following his oath of office today Mr. Randolph announced the following
appointment of deputies and attachee of the office:
Chief deputy-Charles Woller, West Allis.
Deputy-B.W. Hayes, Kaukauna.
Deputy-W.E. Mccormick, Milwaukee.
Balliff U.S. court-H. Schlomovitz, Milwaukee.
The salary of the U.S. marshal is $4500 per annum.
Mr. Randolph was named upon recommendation of U.S. Senator
Paul O. Husting.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 1, 1916 P.8