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Randall, Otis Gray

 Person

Biographical Note

Boston dry goods merchant with a shop at 345 Washington St., opened in 1829. The dry goods shop eventually became a small brokerage firm with banking and notary services at 16 State Street. Randall was married to Abigail Ann Edlund and had three children. As of 1874, he and his family were living near Jamaica Pond. In 1884, he was arrested for misuse of funds.

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Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Waste book of Otis Gray Randall

 Collection — Box 1
Scope and Contents

Daily ledger kept by Otis Gray Randall during the first three years of his dry goods business at 345 Washington St., Boston. The ledger records both business and personal expenses.

Restrictions on Access

Available for research.

Dates: 1829 June 2-1832 June 30