Isham Randolph of Dungeness

Isham Randolph
Member of the House of Burgesses for Goochland County
In office
1738–1741
Serving with James Holman
Preceded byEdward Scott
Succeeded byWilliam Randolph III
Personal details
BornFebruary 24, 1687
Turkey Island, Henrico County, Virginia
DiedNovember 2, 1742 (aged 55)
Goochland County, Virginia
Resting placeTurkey Island, Virginia
Spouse
Jane Rogers
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(m. 1717)​
RelationsThomas Jefferson (grandson)
Charles Lilburn Lewis (grandson)
James Pleasants (grandson)
Children11, including Jane
Parents

Isham Randolph (February 24, 1687 – November 2, 1742) was an American planter, shipmaster, merchant, military officer and politician who served a partial term in the House of Burgesses representing Goochland County. He may today be best known as the maternal grandfather of United States President Thomas Jefferson.

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