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Richard Randolph (c.1691 – 1749), also known as Richard Randolph of Curles, was a planter, merchant and politician in colonial Virginia. Richard served as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1727 until his death. Randolph was the fifth son of William Randolph and Mary Isham, as well as the Grandfather of John Randolph of Roanoke.
On Monday, October 1, 1792, Richard Randolph, his wife, and Nancy arrived at the home of a cousin, Randolph Harrison, and his wife, Mary, on their estate at Glenlyvar in southern Virginia. The Harrisons would later testify to what they saw and heard during the night that followed.
Aug 7, 2005 · His master, Richard Randolph, wealthy son of a great Virginia planter family and brother of the future statesman John Randolph of Roanoke, had become notorious at twenty-two: accused of...
When Richard Randolph died early – around 26 years old – his wife, Judith Randolph, freed the slaves and deeded over 25 acres to the families 10 years later. Calling their settlement Israel Hill, being their promised land, the community developed commercial businesses in blacksmithing, dairy or tobacco farming, carpentry, and general store ...
May 4, 2018 · Richard Randolph (May 9, 1770 – June 14, 1796) was a Virginia plantation owner and tobacco planter, the elder brother of Theodorick Randolph, and the better-known John Randolph of Roanoke. Richard was born in 1770 to John Randolph (1742-1775) and Frances Bland (1744-1788), scions of two of the First Families of Virginia.
In the early 1790s Richard Randolph was accused of fathering a child by his sister-in-law, Nancy, and murdering the baby shortly after its birth. Rumors about the incident,...
Apr 3, 2024 · Richard Randolph (c1691 – 1749), sometimes referred to as Richard Randolph "of Curles," was a successful planter-merchant on the James River and a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1727 until his death.
Richard Randolph is a retired English professor living in Eugene, Oregon. Before retiring in 2021, he and his wife lived on the beautiful island of Kaua’i, where he taught English courses at the community college.
Charles Randolph is an American screenwriter and producer for film and television. In 2015, he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay along with Adam McKay for co-writing The Big Short.
Scope and Content Information. Will of Randolph of Curles Plantation, Henrico County, Virginia. Randolph refers to personal dispute with Beverley Randolph. Names his wife, Peter Randolph, and Richard Bland executors. Contemporary copy in Randolph's hand.
