HENRICO: CEMETERY RECORDS – RANDOLPH GRAVEYARD Contributed by: Joan Renfrow NOTICE: I have no relationship or further information in regards to this family. *************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES(tm) NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *************************************************************************** Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, The Randolph graveyard: 1937 June 29 Research made by Benjamin G. Garner Cemetery Location: Southeast of Richmond on Rt #5 for 13.5 miles. East on Rt #5 for 11.7 miles, thence south on private road 1.8 miles, on the west side of the road, 50 yards from road. Henrico County The graves are in an enclosure three feet high, built of concrete, having no entrance. They are not well cared for. “Here lieth the Honourable William Randolph Esqu., eldest son of Colonel William Randolph of this place and of Mary, his wife, who was of the ancient and eminent family of the Ishams of Northampton Shire. Having been introduced early into business, passed through many of the inferior offices of the government with great reputation and eminent capacity. He was at last by his Majestie’s happy choice and the universal approbation of this country advanced to the council. His experience in men and business the ?? and dignity and person and behavior attachment to the interests of his country. Knowledge of the laws in general and of the Constitution of his colony in particular. His integrity above all calumny or suspicion the astuteness of his parts and the extensiveness of his genius together with his solidity of sense and judgement which was ever pre- dominent in all he said or did rendered him not only equal but an ornament to the high office he bore and have made him universally lamented as a most able and impartial judge. And as upright usefull magistrate in all other respects. Neither was he less conspicuous for a certain majestic plainess of sense and honour which carried him through all parts of private life with an equal dignity and reputation and deservedly obtained him the character of a just good man in all the several dutys and relations of life.” Natus date Nov. 16, 1681 Mortus date Oct. 19, 1742 Annoao Tatis 61 Here lies the body of Elizabeth Randolph. Daughter of William and Mary Randolph Who was born in March and died on Good Friday April 17 in the year of Lord, 1685 Coll: Wm. Randolph of Warick Shire but late of Virginia General dyed April 11, 1711 “Mrs. Mary Randolph his wife dyed Dec. 29, 1735 She was the daughter of Mr. Hen: Isham by Katherin his wife: He was of Northampton Shire but late of Virginia Gen’l.” “This monument is erected in memory of Elizabeth Randolph late wife of William Randolph of the colony of Henrico County, third daughter of Peter Beverley of the colony of Henrico County by Phillis who was the daughter of Robert Peyton of a prominent family in Norfolk County, who was born in July 1691, was marred in March 1709. Died in December (date illegible). Much lamented by her husband and all that knew her.” “This was erected to the memory of Isham Randolph (illegible word) in Goochland County, Adjutant General of this colony. He was the third son of William Randolph and Mary his wife. The distinguishing qualities of eminence, he possessed in the most eminent degree, to justice, proprity and honour so firmly attached that no views of secular interest of worldly advantage, no discouraging frowns of fortune, could alter his steady purpose of heart. By an easy compliance and obliging deportment he knew no enemies but gained many friends. Thus in his life meriting an universal esteem. He died as universally lamented. Nov. 1742. Age 57 years. Gentle Reader: Go and do thou likewise.” Several of these stones have the coat of arms on them.