Welcome to the digital home of The Randolph Society, an honor society devoted to the recognition of prominent persons who have lived in and contributed to Randolph County, Illinois.
Explore our site to learn about our project, the members of the society, the Randolph Society Foundation, and more. Any questions or comments can be directed to us via email.
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Dr. Charles Otis Boynton and Bertha Gillespie Boynton, who were dedicated to improving the health and education of the people of Randolph County, will be inducted into the 2023 class of honorees. Charles Otis Boynton was born in Cahokia on December 26, 1875. His father … Continue reading Dr. C.O. Boynton and Bertha Gillespie Boynton inducted into The Randolph Society
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Judge William G. Juergens, a jurist with a keen sense of fairness who served his county and his country as a judge in county, circuit, and federal courtrooms, will be inducted into the 2023 class of honorees. William Juergens was born on September 7, 1904, … Continue reading Judge William G. Juergens inducted into The Randolph Society
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Louis W. Rodenberg, a talented innovator who was instrumental in transforming Braille notation for visually-impaired musicians, will be inducted into the 2023 class of honorees. Louis William Rodenberg was born near Evansville on May 11, 1891. He was the first child of Philip and Frederika … Continue reading Louis W. Rodenberg inducted into The Randolph Society
The Randolph Society Foundation Board is pleased to announce that Harry Sickmeyer, a visionary who worked hard to make rural electrification a reality, will be inducted into the 2023 class of honorees. Harry Sickmeyer was born in the small town of Welge in Randolph County on September 25, 1892. He was the fourth of seven … Continue reading Harry Sickmeyer inducted into The Randolph Society
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