According to Gwinnett County Families, John Randall was studying to be a doctor when the Civil War interrupted. He served in Florida and at Gettysburg and when he returned, was unable to continue his studies. He became a teacher and a farmer and lived in Garners district.

1860 US Census
Name: John R Minor
Age in 1860: 28
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: Newton, Georgia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Conyers
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Household Members:
Name Age
John R Minor 28
Susan Minor 30
Mary A Minor 6
John E Minor 4
Jones A Minor 3
Wm A Minor 1

1870 US Census
Name: John R Miner
Age in 1870: 38
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1870: Gwinnett, Georgia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Stone Mountain
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Household Members:
Name Age
John R Miner 38
Susan Miner 40
M A Miner 16
John Miner 14
Jones Miner 13
Miller Miner 11
Mary Miner 9
Lillia Miner 2
Annie Miner 1

1880 US Census
Name: John R. Minor
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1880: Berkshire, Gwinnett, Georgia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Susan A. Minor
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
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Occupation: Farmer
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Household Members:
Name Age
John R. Minor 48
Susan A. Minor 50
Mercer A. Minor 25
Jones A. Minor 22
William E. Minor 21
Mary V. Minor 18
Lillia A. Minor 12
Anna M. Minor 10
Robert E. Minor 9

1900 US Census
Name: John R Minor
Age: 68
Birth Date: Feb 1832
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1900: Garner, Gwinnett, Georgia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Susan A Minor
Marriage Year: 1854
Years Married: 46
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
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Household Members:
Name Age
John R Minor 68
Susan A Minor 22
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Anna M Minor 3
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