Theodore F. Randolph
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Theodore Fitz Randolph (June 24, 1826 – November 7, 1883) was an American attorney, businessman, and politician who served as the 22nd governor of New Jersey from 1869 to 1872 and represented the state in the United States Senate from 1875 to 1881. He was the son of U.S. Representative James F. Randolph.
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Theodore F. Randolph | |
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United States Senator from New Jersey | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1881 | |
Preceded by | John P. Stockton |
Succeeded by | William J. Sewell |
22nd Governor of New Jersey | |
In office January 19, 1869 – January 16, 1872 | |
Preceded by | Marcus L. Ward |
Succeeded by | Joel Parker |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from Hudson County | |
In office 1862–1865 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Wescott |
Succeeded by | Charles H. Winfield |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from Hudson County | |
In office 1859 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1826-06-24)June 24, 1826 New Brunswick, New Jersey |
Died | November 7, 1883(1883-11-07) (aged 57) Morristown, New Jersey |
Political party | Whig (1848–52) Democratic (after 1852) |
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His term as Governor was primarily focused on corporate tax reform, eliminating exemptions granted to the state's transportation monopolies and leading to the establishment of a uniform tax code shortly after he left office.