William Randolph
William Randolph | |
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Portrait by John Wollaston (c.1755) | |
| 26th Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
| In office 1698 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
| In office 1684–1698 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1650 |
| Died | 21 April 1711 (aged 60-61) |
| Resting place | Turkey Island, Virginia |
| Spouse |
Mary Isham (m. 1676) |
| Children | 10, including William, Isham, Thomas, Richard, John and Edward |
| Occupation | Planter, merchant, politician |
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William Randolph I (bapt. 7 November 1650 – 21 April 1711) was an English-born planter, merchant and politician in colonial Virginia who played an important role in the development of the colony. Born in Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire, Randolph moved to the colony of Virginia sometime between 1669 and 1673, and married Mary Isham (c. 1659 – 29 December 1735) a few years later. His descendants include many prominent individuals including Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Paschal Beverly Randolph, Robert E. Lee, Peyton Randolph, Edmund Randolph, John Randolph of Roanoke, George W. Randolph, and Edmund Ruffin. Due to his and Mary's many progeny and marital alliances, they have been referred to as "the Adam and Eve of Virginia".