Randolph Murdaugh Sr. | |
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.jpg) Randolph Murdaugh Sr. in a campaign advertisement for his 1920 campaign | |
| 2nd Circuit solicitor for the 14th judicial district of South Carolina | |
| In office 1920–1940 | |
| Preceded by | George Warren |
| Succeeded by | Randolph "Buster" Murdaugh Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1887 Varnville, South Carolina |
| Died | July 19, 1940 (aged 53) Hampton County, South Carolina |
| Cause of death | Train vs. automobile collision |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Etta Causey Harvey |
| Children | 2, including Randolph "Buster" Murdaugh Jr. |
| Relatives | Randolph Murdaugh III (grandson) |
| Education | U.S. Naval Academy University of South Carolina (B.A., J.D.) |
| Known for | Founding patriarch of the Murdaugh family |
Randolph Murdaugh Sr. (February 28, 1887 – July 19, 1940) was an American attorney and politician from South Carolina who served as the circuit solicitor for the 14th judicial district from 1920 until his death in 1940. Randolph was the founding patriarch of the South Carolina Murdaugh family. He died when his car was struck by a train.