Edwin M. Randall

In 1845 the family moved to Waukesha, Wisconsin where he joined his brother, Alexander's, legal practice.

As a result, Reed was elected governor and appointed Randall Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.

Randall served as chief justice during a turbulent time for Florida and the Court.

Despite Randall's personal and political affiliations, the Court ordered a recount and awarded the governorship to Democrat George F. Drew.

On January 7, 1885 Randall returned to private practice in Jacksonville, after the election of Democrat Edward A. Perry as governor.