![]() Born Oct 20, 1708 at OF Chatsworth, died Jul 8, 1767 at Chatsworth, Henrico, VA, USA, 58 years Virginia Prominent Families Vol 1-4 2. Peter Randolph, b. at Turkey Island 1708, son of Councillor Randolph and Eliza, née Peyton, lived at Chatsworth. Married (1733) Lucy Bolling, daughter of Robert Bolling, and had four children, viz.: William, Beverly, Robert and Ann. Beverly was b. at Chatsworth 1734, and married Martha Cooke. He died at his residence "Green Creek," in Feb. 1797. He succeeded Edmond Randolph as Gov. of Virginia, Dec. 1, 1788, and served until Dec. 1, 1791. He was succeeded by Gen. "Light Horse" Harry Lee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Virginia source Records, 1600s-1700s Peter, Col., of Chatsworth, Henrico Co., b ca 1712; d 1764, son of Hon William and Elizabeth(Beverly); m 20 July 1738, Lucy Bolling, dau of Col Robert and Anne (Cocke) Marriage notice was in the Virginia Gazette, 28 July 1738. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Randolph [RA.1.2] (c.1712- 8 July 1767 ) married Lucy Bolling 20 July 1738. See their family ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Netti Schreiner-Yantis [Henrico Dd Bk 1737-1750, pg 160] 3 June 1745. Peter Randolph of VarinaParish, Henrico Co, Esq. to MATTHEW HERBERT of same, planter. For 3,600 lbs tobacco. 404 acres in sd parish. Land was graned to Samuel Bridgeater20 Apr 1687 and by him sold to Richard Parker, and by him to William Soane, and by him to Allison Clark, and by him to Wm Randolph, Esq. and by him given to Peter Randolph by deed 4 Aug 1740. No witnesses. Recorded 3 June 1746. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18th Century Virginia Newspapers Randolph, the Hon Peter Esq., Surveyor Gen of H M"s Customs and a member of the council of this colony, died on 8 July at his seat at Chatsworth in Henrico Co.(VG 16 Jul, Pc 3 Aug 67); a dwelling house part of which was his property will be sold in Williamsburg by Carter Braxton and William Randolph(nfi) (VG 8 Oct 67); eaw his ex., Archibald Cary, Richard Randolph, John Wayles and Seth Ward(VG 18 May 69); his Pe in Halifax, Charlotte, Chesterfield, and Cumberland cos to be sold(Vg and Vgr 7 Sep 69); slaves bel to his estate to be sold at Manchester on 15 Apr by Archibald Cary and Richard Randolph(VGAA 22 Mar 83) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Randolph of Chatsworth, Henrico county, and son of Hon. William Randolph of "Turkey Island," was born about 1713. His first public office seems to have been clerk of Albemarle county, which he held only during the year 1749, and then only by deputy. In 1751, he was a member of the house of burgesses for Henrico, and in the next year, was appointed to the council, of which he remained a member until his death. Some years after he became a councillor, he was appointed by the King, surveyor general of the customs for the middle district of America. Col. Randolph strongly opposed the measures taken by the more advanced friends of American liberty, and Jefferson relates how, on the morning after Henry's famous resolutions were adopted by the house of burgesses, he came to the capitol before the session of the house began, and saw Col. Peter Randolph, of the council, sitting at the clerk's desk and examining the journals to find a precedent for expunging a vote of the house. He died, July 8, 1767, too early to see the result of the revolutionary spirit, which he opposed. Married Jul 28, 1738 at VA (28 years married) to: ![]() Born May 3, 1719 at Petersburg, Dinwiddie, VA, USA, died Jul 8, 1767 at Henrico, VA, USA, 48 years 4› Lucy Bolling [6868.6.1.4] (3 May 1719 - April 1782 ) married Peter Randolph of “Chatsworth” 20 July 1738. Peter was clerk of the Virginia House of Burgesses (1740-9) until he resigned to fill the unexpired term of Richard Randolph, and a councillor (1749-67). Lucy and Peter were the parents of four children born at “Chatsworth Archibald Cary, Richard Randolph, John Hales, and Seth Ward Sr. presented the will of Peter Randolph that left “Chatsworth” and substantial other property to his wife for life, and conveyed large tracts of land to three minor sons, William, Beverley, and Robert. He mentioned no daughters (will dated 4 May 1767, recorded Aug. 1767 ). 5› William Randolph [6868.6.1.4.1] (c.1750) of “Chatsworth,” Henrico County, orphan of Peter Randolph, chose Richard Randolph his guardian September 1767. He married Mary Skipwith, daughter of Sir William Skipwith and Elizabeth Smith, in November 1767. Randolph represented Cumberland County in the Virginia House of Delegates (1793). 6› Peter Skipwith Randolph [6868.6.1.4.1.1] (- Nov. 1799 ) of “Chatsworth” married Elizabeth Southall (1771- 27 Oct. 1809), daughter of James Southall and Frances Jones, February 1789. As Peter Randolph of “Chatsworth,” only son and heir of William Randolph, he sold 777 acres near Skinquarter Creek to Thomas Osborne, son of Thomas Osborne 26 May 1774. Peter and Elizabeth deeded 495 acres on the Appomattox River to George Markham 12 July 1794. 7› William Beverley Randolph [6868.6.1.4.1.1.1] of “Chatsworth” married Sarah Rutherford, a daughter of Thomas Rutherford of Richmond. 8› Elizabeth Randolph [6868.6.1.4.1.1.1.1] (- 5 Aug. 1840) only daughter of William B. Randolph, died at the residence of her grandfather Thomas Rutherford. 5› Col. Beverley Randolph [6868.6.1.4.2] (11 Sept. 1753 - 7 Feb. 1797) chose Mrs. Lucy Randolph and Richard Randolph his guardians May 1768. Beverley was a student at the College of William and Mary 1771-72, until the Revolution when he left to command a regiment. He married Martha Cocke 14 February 1775. Randolph was head of a household of two whites in Cumberland County in 1784. Randolph represented Cumberland County in the Virginia House of Delegates (1777-8, 1779-81) and was governor of Virginia (1788-91). The Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography devotes a topic to Randolph. The grave of Governor Randolph is at Farmville Cemetery, Farmville, Virginia. His stone reads as follows. Beverley Randolph died February 7th 1797 in the 43rd Year of his Age. HUSBAND OF MARTHA COCKE RANDOLPH HOUSE OF DELEGATES COLONEL CUMBERLAND MILITIA PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL VIRGINIA 1787 GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA 1788 — 1791 A widow of the colonel, Martha received a pension until her death in Warren County 21 September 1838. 6› Lucy Bolling Randolph [6868.6.1.4.2.1] (7 Nov. 1775) married William Randolph, son Thomas Mann Randolph, by 26 November 1792 when her father gave her 416 acres in Cumberland County in consideration of the marriage. They had three children. 7› Thomas Beverley Randolph [6868.6.1.4.2.1.1] (31 May 1792) married Maria Barbara Mayer 31 May 1814. 7› Ann Cary Randolph [6868.6.1.4.2.1.2] (31 Oct. 1794) married as his second wife William Strother Jones in Cumberland County 27 October (bond) 1825. 7› William Fitzhugh Randolph [6868.6.1.4.2.1.3] (29 Mar. 1796 - 16 July 1859) married Jane Cary Harrison (9 Feb. 1797 - 28 Nov. 1883) in Cumberland County 10 September (bond) 1817. Randolph represented Cumberland County in the Virginia House of Delegates (1824-5). They were residing in Fauquier County in 1850. 5› Robert Randolph [6868.6.1.4.3] (c.1760- 12 Sept. 1825) married Elizabeth Carter (c.1763- 29 Nov. 1832 ), daughter of Charles Carter of “Shirley.” Robert was commander of a cavalry regiment in the war for independence, and original member of the Society of the Cincinnati. They were the parents of eight. 6› Elizabeth Carter Randolph [6868.6.1.4.3.1] (2 Oct. 1782 - 3 July 1866) married Thomas Turner (23 April 1772 - 3 Jan. 1839) of Fauquier County 2 October 1798. 6› Peter Beverley Randolph [6868.6.1.4.3.2] (c.1783- 19 Aug. 1839) married Lavinia R. Heath, a daughter of Henry Heath, in Chesterfield County 9 January (bond) 1808. He died in Powhatan County, age 56. 6› Anne Fitzhugh Randolph [6868.6.1.4.3.3] (c.1790) married Charles L. McKenna. 6› Robert Lee Randolph [6868.6.1.4.3.4] (1791- 26 Dec. 1857) married Mary Buckner Thurston Magill (16 July 1809 - 29 Jan. 1890) 11 June 1830. Their son Rev. Alfred Magill Randolph is profiled in the Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography. Robert and Mary were residing in Fauquier County in 1850 with four children in their household. 6› Capt. Charles Carter Randolph [6868.6.1.4.3.5] (14 Oct. 1788 - 20 Dec. 1863) married Mary Anne Fauntleroy Mortimer. They were residing in Fauquier County in 1850. 6› Lucy Bolling Randolph [6868.6.1.4.3.6] (2 Dec. 1796 - 18 Nov. 1861) married Dr. Richard Chichester Mason (c.1793), an 1816-graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 14 May 1816. Richard and Lucy, ages 57 and 52, were residing in Fairfax County in 1850. 6› Landonia Randolph [6868.6.1.4.3.7]. 6› Mary Braxton Randolph [6868.6.1.4.3.8] (26 Nov. 1800 - 9 May 1864) married Hill Carter (c.1796) of “Shirley” 20 November 1817. The Census of 1850 for Charles City County enumerated Hill and Mary B., ages 54 and 49, with five children in their household. 5› Anne Randolph [6868.6.1.4.4] married William Fitzhugh (24 Aug. 1741 - 6 June 1809) of “Chatham,” son of Henry Fitzhugh of “Eagle’s Nest” and Lucy Carter, daughter of Robert Carter of “Corotoman.” He represented King George in the Virginia House of Burgesses (1772-6) and the Revolutionary Conventions and Stafford in the Virginia House of Delegates (1776, 1780-1, 1787-88) until elected to the senate (1781-85). He was also a delegate to the Continental Congress (1779-80). The Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography devotes a topic to Fitzhugh. To learn more about William Fitzhugh, read his biography at Congress.gov 6› Ann Fitzhugh [6868.6.1.4.4.1] married a Craig. 6› Mary Lee Fitzhugh [6868.6.1.4.4.2] married George Washington Parke Custis (30 April 1781). The Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography devotes a topic to Custis. 7› Mary Randolph Custis [6868.6.1.4.4.2.1] married Robert Edward Lee (19 Jan. 1807 - 12 Oct. 1870), commander of the Army of the Confederacy and president of Washington and Lee University. 6 Children: 1. ![]() Born /41 at Chatsworth, Henrico, VA, USA, died Sep 15, 1762 at Chatsworth, Henrico, VA, USA 2. ![]() Born May 13, 1747 at Arlington, VA, died Aug 10, 1805 at Ravensworth, Fairfax, VA, USA, 58 years 3. ![]() Born Sep 11, 1753 at Henrico, VA, USA, died Feb 1797 at Green Creek, Cumberland, VA, USA, 43 years, buried 1797 at Westview Cemtery, Farmville, Prince Edward Co., VA Beverley Randolph From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Beverley Randolph (September 11, 1753– February 1797) was an American politician from Virginia. He served as governor of Virginia from 1788 to 1791. Beverley was born to Peter and Lucy (Bolling) Randolph at Turkey Island in Henrico County and educated at William and Mary. (Turkey Island is both an island in the James River and the name of the Randolph family plantation.) He married Martha Cocke in 1775. Beverley served in the militia during the Revolutionary War and was a member of the state's House of Delegates from 1777 to 1780. He was elected Governor in 1788, the first to be elected after Virginia became a state. He died on his farm near Green Creek in Cumberland County and is buried in the Westview Cemtery in nearby Farmville, Virginia. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Prominent Families Vol 1-4 Beverly was b. at Chatsworth 1734, and married Martha Cooke. He died at his residence "Green Creek," in Feb. 1797. He succeeded Edmond Randolph as Gov. of Virginia, Dec. 1, 1788, and served until Dec. 1, 1791. He was succeeded by Gen. "Light Horse" Harry Lee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18th Century Virginia Newspapers Virginia Gazette 15 Feb 1797 Randolph, Col., Beverly, d on Tues 7 Feb 1797 at his residence on Green Cr. in Cumberland Co. in his 43rd year. Though debilitated by an hereditary gout at a very early part of his life, e never shrunk from his portion of military duty: he was in arms at different periods from 1775 to the end of our late Revolutionary War; in 1781, at the head of a regt of the yeomanry of his country, he gained honor in the action at Guilford Ct H under the orders of Gen Green; in the same year he served in the combined American and French armies before Yorktown. His executors, William randolph and Creed Taylor, will sell his HHF and 20 of his Negroes at his plant in Cumberland Co.(28 Mar & 1 Apr 1797 Virginia Gazette and Weekly Advertiser) ----------------------------------------------------------- Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection Orr, William Pen. 311 1787-1794 Soldier-Col. Buford's Detachment Frederick County Widow: Faith, 2 children Also See: Kremer, Michael I do with the advice of Council hereby certify that Faith Orr, widow of William Orr, late a private in Buford's Detachment and who died in the service of the United States is entitled to the sum of six pounds yearly to commence from the first day of January 1787. Given under my hand as Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia/ the Governor being absent/ at Richmond, this 16th day of April 1787. T. Meriwether Signed: Beverley Randolph ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. ![]() Born 1760 at Eastern View, Fauquier, VA, died Sep 12, 1825 at Easternview, Fauquier, VA, 64 or 65 years, buried 1825 |