Mary Scott <I>Carrington</I> Venable

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Mary Scott Carrington Venable

Birth
Virginia, USA
Death
21 Mar 1837 (aged 78)
Virginia, USA
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Hampden Sydney, Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Mary was born to Judge Paul Carrington Sr. & Margaret Read at "Mullberry Hill", Charlotte County, VA. She died at "Springfield", Prince Edward County, VA. The following is a description given of her in the 1925 Venables of Virginia book. "A woman of uncommon vivacity, wit and power of sarcasm. She added to these gifts with great practical judgement which she displayed in the management of her household, and the rearing of her large family, and all was crowned and chastened by earnest piety. In powers of conversation she is said to have had few equals. Her company was always enjoyed on account of her bright wit and amusing criticisms on men, and passing events. She frequently visited Virginia Springs where she was usually surrounded by groups of young people entertained by her conversation. Her fame was so great that she was often referred as "John Randolph in petticoats." By her will she left considerable household chattles in "Springfield" to her numerous children. "Springfield" , the plantation located near Worsham, gifted out of "Slate Hill" property by her father, was lost to fire in 1877.
Mary was born to Judge Paul Carrington Sr. & Margaret Read at "Mullberry Hill", Charlotte County, VA. She died at "Springfield", Prince Edward County, VA. The following is a description given of her in the 1925 Venables of Virginia book. "A woman of uncommon vivacity, wit and power of sarcasm. She added to these gifts with great practical judgement which she displayed in the management of her household, and the rearing of her large family, and all was crowned and chastened by earnest piety. In powers of conversation she is said to have had few equals. Her company was always enjoyed on account of her bright wit and amusing criticisms on men, and passing events. She frequently visited Virginia Springs where she was usually surrounded by groups of young people entertained by her conversation. Her fame was so great that she was often referred as "John Randolph in petticoats." By her will she left considerable household chattles in "Springfield" to her numerous children. "Springfield" , the plantation located near Worsham, gifted out of "Slate Hill" property by her father, was lost to fire in 1877.

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