Gilbert, Frank T.  "Historic Sketches of Walla Walla, Whitman, Columbia and
Garfield Counties, Washington Territory; and Umatilla County, Oregon." Portland,
OR: Print & Lithographing House of A.  G.  Walling, 1882.  p. a31.

LEWIS RANDALL

	a native of Baltimore County, Maryland, was born September 19,1825.  At an
age when events leave no impression upon the mind his parents died, and left him
to the care of his grandparents, with whom he remained until eighteen years of
age.  When he was about fifteen he removed with them to Licking Co., Ohio.  In
1848, January 26, he was married to Miss Mary Lloyd; in 1856, they removed to
Des Moines County Iowa; and in 1862, with his family, consisting of wife and six
children, he crossed the plains with an ox team to Walla Walla valley, where he
arrived September 14.  With hope, energy, and a companion capable as well as
willing to help, he started life in the west without a cent of money in the
world, having spent his last two shillings in the Grand Ronde valley to buy a
pound of onions for his children to eat raw.  The struggle for a start, with
sickness to discourage, and poverty to contend with, is but one of the many
instances of a like nature that mark the history of pioneer life; but as the
years passed by, little by little the constant striving brought to this worthy
couple the reword of success.  Such a success as belongs to a reasonable,
competence, gained honestly, honorably, and in a manner that leaves in the
community where they are known a character that challenges the respect of their
neighbors.  Their home, nestled among the hills skirting the Blue Mountain base,
is a picturesque little nook that reminds one of a summer scene in Switzerland,
or a shadowy retreat in some dell at the base of the grand old Alps.  A view of
it can be seen in this work.  The farm contains 320 acres, all inclosed, 125 of
which are under cultivation ; and with an orchard containing apples, peaches,
pears, etc., more than sufficient for home use.
	In their family, Mr. and Mrs. Randall have been especially fortunate, as the
grave has claimed none of their eight children.  The eldest of them is Mrs.
Elizabeth J.  Bouren, now a widow lady living in the City of Walla Walla.  Miss
Hannah R.  is the wife of Dr. J.  M.  Boyd of Walla Walla.  George W.  is now
living in the valley ; John B.  left home in 1879, and traveling East, has not
been heard from since ; William R.  is living in the valley ; Miss Mary E.  is
the wife of Albert Turner and lives in Walla Walla.  The two youngest, Edwin L.,
born November 17, 1865 ; and Susie M., born March 16, 1874, live with their
parents. Bessie E.  is the little one year old in July 5, 1881, an adopted waif
that floated to a home nest with these kind hearted people.

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Submitted to the WA.  Bios Project in February 2007 by Diana Smith.

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