James Innes Randolph
(1837-1887)
James Innes Randolph, Jr. (October 25, 1837 – April 29, 1887) was a Confederate army officer, lawyer, and poet.
Early life and education
Randolph was born in Winchester, Virginia on October 25, 1837. He attended Hobart College in Geneva, New York and was a graduate of the State and National Law School in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Career
American Civil War
Randolph served in the Confederate army as a topographical engineer in the American Civil War, reaching the rank of major.
Writings
After the war, he moved to Baltimore, Maryland to practice law. After giving up the practice, he wrote editorials for the Baltimore American in addition to poems. He continued writing and living in Baltimore until his death in April 1887.
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