James Innes Randolph facts for kids
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James Innes Randolph
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| Born | October 25, 1837 Winchester, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 1887 (aged 49) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
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 Confederate army |
| Rank |  Major |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Relations | Harold Randolph (son) |
James Innes Randolph, Jr. (born October 25, 1837 – died April 29, 1887) was an interesting person. He served as an officer in the Confederate army during the American Civil War. After the war, he became a lawyer and later a poet.
Early Life and Education
James Innes Randolph, Jr. was born in Winchester, Virginia. This city is located in the United States. He went to Hobart College in Geneva, New York. Later, he studied law at the State and National Law School. This school was in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Career Highlights
Serving in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, James Randolph joined the Confederate army. He worked as a topographical engineer. This job meant he helped map out the land. He reached the rank of major. A major is a high-ranking officer.
Writing After the War
After the war ended, Randolph moved to Baltimore, Maryland. There, he started working as a lawyer. He practiced law for some time. Later, he decided to stop practicing law.
He then began writing for the Baltimore American newspaper. He wrote articles called editorials. These articles shared opinions on different topics. He also wrote many poems. James Randolph continued to write and live in Baltimore. He passed away in April 1887.
His most famous poem is called "I'm A Good Ol' Rebel". In this poem, he expressed strong feelings. He criticized the United States. He also praised the Confederacy. The poem showed his sadness about the Confederacy's defeat.
