| Birth: | 1727
Williamsburg City
Virginia, USA | | Death: | Jun. 30, 1784, England | 
Lawyer. Known as "John the Tory". Succeeded his brother, Peyton, as King's Attorney in 1766, appointed by Governor Faquier. He was still in this position when the war for independance looked inevitable, and he decided it was against his oath of office to assist in this rebellion. At this time he took his family to England. While in England, he corresponded frequently with his cousin, Thomas Jefferson. He remained in England until his death several years after the war. His last request was to be buried on his home soil. Despite being opposed to his brother during the war, he was laid to rest next to him.
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Parents:
Sir John Randolph (1693 - 1737)
Lady Susanna Beverly Randolph (1692 - 1754)
Children:
Edmund Jenings Randolph (1753 - 1813)*
*Calculated relationship
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Chapel of the College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
Williamsburg City
Virginia, USA |
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Record added: Jul 13, 2004
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