William Randolph

William Randolph (1650 - April 11, 1711) was a founding father, colonist and land owner who played an important role in Virginian history and politics.

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1650 - April 11 - 1711 - Founding father - Colonist - Land owner

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He was born in Warwickshire, England to Richard Randolph (1627-1671) and Elizabeth Ryland (1625-1670). Randolph was also the nephew of English poet Thomas Randolph. He moved to Virginia in 1674 and married Mary Isham later that year. He was the second member of the Randolph family to settle in North America with the first being Henry Randolph. Shortly after arriving, he built his home at Turkey Island, Henrico County. He was one of the founders of the College of William and Mary. He was also the patriarch of the entire Randolph family of Virginia which married with members of the Lee, Washington, and Harrison families and included notable members such as President Thomas Jefferson, Chief Justice John Marshall, Peyton Randolph and Robert E. Lee.

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Warwickshire - England - Richard Randolph - 1627 - 1671 - Elizabeth Ryland - 1625 - 1670 - Thomas Randolph - Virginia - 1674 - Mary Isham - Henry Randolph - Turkey Island - Henrico County - College of William and Mary - Lee - Washington - Harrison - Thomas Jefferson - John Marshall - Peyton Randolph - Robert E. Lee.

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His children with Mary Isham were:

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:William Randolph Jr. (1681 - 1742) of Turkey Island.

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William Randolph Jr. - 1681 - 1742 - Turkey Island

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:Thomas Randolph (1683 - 1729) of Tuckahoe.

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Thomas Randolph - 1683 - 1729 - Tuckahoe

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:Isham Randolph (1685 - 1742) of Dungeness.

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Isham Randolph - 1685 - 1742 - Dungeness

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:Elizabeth Randolph (Bland) (1687 - 1719)

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Elizabeth Randolph - Bland - 1687 - 1719

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:Henry Randolph (1687 - ?)

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Henry Randolph - 1687

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:Richard Randolph (1691 - 1748) of Curles

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Richard Randolph - 1691 - 1748 - Curles

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:Mary Randolph (Stith) (1692 - ?)

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Mary Randolph - Stith - 1692

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:Sir John Randolph (1693 - 1737) of Tazewell Hall.

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Sir John Randolph - 1693 - 1737 - Tazewell Hall

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The number of children the couple had is not certain because of deaths in infancy and the naming children after their deceased siblings although at least nine children survived adulthood.

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