Arthur Randolph

Biography

Arthur Randolph (1839–1885) devoted his life to the civic life of Washington, D.C., offering calm counsel to colleagues and neighbors alike. Whether in legal circles or in the support of charitable endeavors, he emphasized integrity, fairness, and the need for compassion in public affairs.

His friends remember him as a quiet but firm advocate for the city’s institutions, always attentive to the welfare of the humble and the bright alike.