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William Veloris “Squire” Randall

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William Veloris “Squire” Randall

Birth
Spafford, Onondaga County, New York, USA
Death
4 Jan 1894 (aged 85)
Durand, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
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Durand, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Cousin Gladys Geist wrote about her grandfather:

William Randall was born in Spafford, Onondaga, NY. In 1837 came west and settled on a farm in Laona, two miles northwest of Durand, where he has ever since resided. Squire as he was called by those who knew him, lived in Laona for 60 years, was popular with his neighbors, held some public offices. He studied law in early days and was a lawyer (only one) in the area for a number of years.

Squire owned a race track on the northwest 40 of what is now the A. Laube farm. (east of Roland Hamer's home). Was a supervisor at one time. He bought furs on the Hudson, was about to be attacked by would be assians but saw a movement in time to strike a blow himself. Did not know what happened to the assians. His brother, John settled in Brodhead, Freemont in Roscoe. visited a mormon meeting, Minister was hit in mouth by a stone. Granfather William blamed, had to fight his way out of the meeting. William was a big man, 6 feet 4 inchs tall, weighed from 250 to 300 lbs. Filled a buggy to capacity, always gave kids peaches "big ones" instead of candy. Grandfather and Dad (Bert) defended and opposed on the case of S. Barker, who struck a woman with a stick of wood. Barker was made to pay the Dr.'s bill.
Cousin Gladys Geist wrote about her grandfather:

William Randall was born in Spafford, Onondaga, NY. In 1837 came west and settled on a farm in Laona, two miles northwest of Durand, where he has ever since resided. Squire as he was called by those who knew him, lived in Laona for 60 years, was popular with his neighbors, held some public offices. He studied law in early days and was a lawyer (only one) in the area for a number of years.

Squire owned a race track on the northwest 40 of what is now the A. Laube farm. (east of Roland Hamer's home). Was a supervisor at one time. He bought furs on the Hudson, was about to be attacked by would be assians but saw a movement in time to strike a blow himself. Did not know what happened to the assians. His brother, John settled in Brodhead, Freemont in Roscoe. visited a mormon meeting, Minister was hit in mouth by a stone. Granfather William blamed, had to fight his way out of the meeting. William was a big man, 6 feet 4 inchs tall, weighed from 250 to 300 lbs. Filled a buggy to capacity, always gave kids peaches "big ones" instead of candy. Grandfather and Dad (Bert) defended and opposed on the case of S. Barker, who struck a woman with a stick of wood. Barker was made to pay the Dr.'s bill.

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