John D. Randall Biography from History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire
From: Betsy Webber - betsy@megalink.net

Surname: RANDALL
Source:  History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and Representative Citizens
          by Charles A. Hazlett, Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill., 1915

Page 1113

     JOHN D. RANDALL, proprietor of one of Portsmouth's 1argest and
most complete printing establishments, located at No. 3 Congress street, was
born in this city, January 10, 1856. His parents were William B. and Clara 
(Adams) Randall, of Portsmouth, N. H., the father following the trade of
mechanic up to the time of his death in 1883. John D. Randall was educated
in the common schools of his native town, and when a mere lad began his
apprenticeship to the trade of printer. He subsequently worked as a jour-
neyman in New York and Boston. In 1883 he established his present print-
ing plant in Portsmouth, which he has since carried on with marked success.
He employs regularly three composjtors and by general consent is regarded
as the leading printer in this city. In 1871 he joined the Portsmouth fire
department and subsequently served as chief for fifteen years, his long term
of service being good evidence of his ability as a fire fighter. He also served
the city as councilman from Ward Two and was a member of the legislature
in 1905-6. In politics he is a republican.
     Mr. Randall married Ella M. Wiggin, a daughter of Thomas Wiggin, of
Portsmouth. They have two children -- Frank W.; who is now superintend-
ent of an Electric Lighting Co. in New York; and William I., who is an
electrician. Mr. Randall and family affiliate with the Baptist church. He
is a member of St. John's Lodge, No. 1, A. F. & A. M., of which he is a
past master; and also belongs to Osgood Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., No.48. The
family residence is at No.699 Middle Street. 

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