Elisha Randolph

Elisha Randolph was one of the earliest restoration preachers in the state of Alabama. His efforts were greatly felt in the western to northwestern part of the state. Through his efforts, and those of his descendents thousands were influenced for the cause of New Testament Christianity. His son, Jeremiah Randolph, followed the footsteps of his father and was beloved by all who knew him. The person and influence of Elisha Randolph should not be forgotten.

Randolph is buried in a very remote, and small cemetery on the side of Randolph Mountain in Fayette County, Alabama. It is located a few miles north of Berry on County Road 63.

From Birmingham: travel northwest on Hwy. 78 through Jasper. The new Corridor X is being completed that links Memphis, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama. So, part of the way can be traveled on Corridor X and part of the way is on Hwy. 78. When you get to the little community of Elderidge turn left on Hwy. 13 and head south ten miles to Hwy. 102. (It will be the next stop sign). Turn left on Hwy 102 and go 4.4 miles. Turn right on Cty. Rd. 63 toward Berry. Go 3.8 miles to the top of a mountain, and turn left on an old logging road. Just past the turnoff there is a little sign facing the south that says, "Randolph Cemetery" The logging road is very steep and could be dangerous. If the weather is a little bad, or has been wet a few days, this cemetery is not one you want to try to get to, unless you go on foot. Its only a little over a 1/4 mile off the road, but it is straight down and curvy. The little cemetery is on the left.
I was at this grave in July, 2002. I had to move a couple of limbs and a tree trunk out of the road to get down the hill. I was a little concerned about getting back up, but did alright. If in the area, and it is good and dry, it is a grave you don't want to miss.

Sacred To The Memory
ELISHA RANDOLPH
1784 - Sept. 23, 1856
Married - Nov. 18, 1806
To Mary Evans B. 1790
Son Of John Randolph
1759 - Apr. 13, 1815 And
Sarah Whittington
1760-1820
A Pioneer Evangelist
In The Church Of
Christ. A Frontier
Preacher Who
Founded Many
Congregations.
Children Include:
Jeremiah, John, Robert,
Anna Mariah, Priscilla,
Lorenzo Dow, Simeon,
Mahalia, Martin,
Thomas, Benjamin
Evans, Rebecca,
And Orpha T.C. (Theresa Clementine)
Erected By Elisha's
Descendants And The
Randolph Society.*

*The names of the children of Elisha Randolph have been revised after further research made by the Randolph descendents. The revised list of children include Jeremiah, John D., Anna Mariah, Lorenzo Dow, Mahalia, Simeon, Orpha Theresa Clementine & Benjamin Evans. The names now in question include Robert, Rebecca, Martin, and Priscilla. These may have been nieces or nephews. This information was provided November 1, 2003 by Horace Randolph of Fayette County, Alabama.