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Randall (SAMUEL JACKSON an American)

SAMUEL JACKSON, an American statesman; born in Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 10, 1828. In 1862 he was elected to Congress, serving continuously till his death. He was Speaker of the House, 1876-1881. As such he used his influence in guiding the House through the dangerous crisis produced by the uncertainty of the presidential election of 1876. He died in Washington, D. C., April 12, 1890.