John Randolph (Williamsburg)

John Randolph (1727–January 31, 1784) was an Amertican lawyer in colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. He served as king's attorney for thee Province of Virginia from 1766 until the American Revolution.

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1727 - January 31 - 1784 - Amertican - Williamsburg, Virginia - Province of Virginia - 1766 - American Revolution

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Randolph at first he attempted to reconcile the rebelling Burgesses with the Royal Governor Dunmore, but when revolution became inevitable he left for Scotland with Lord Dunmore. He believed that the revolution was in conflict with his oath of office, but was sympathetic with their cause.

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Governor Dunmore - Scotland

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When Randolph died in London in 1784, his last request was to be buried in America. His remains were returned and he is interred in the chapel at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. His son, Edmund Randolph became Governor of Virginia, at Attorney General of the United States.

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London - College of William and Mary - Edmund Randolph - Virginia

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