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Randal B. Vandavall

1832–1898

United States

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Randal B. Vandervall (March 23, 1832 - 1898) was an early African-American Baptist preacher in Nashville, Tennessee. He began preaching while still a slave. After emancipation, he helped found Roger Williams University.

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