PERSONAL ITEMS, 1746 - 1749; Wm. and Mary Qrtly., Vol. 20, No. 1 Transcribed by Kathy Merrill for the USGenWeb Archives Special Collections Project ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** PERSONAL ITEMS, 1746 - 1749. Below is a copy of a manuscript in the handwriting of John Randolph, of Roanoke, who evidently took his items from the Virgnia Gazette.* Council Chamber, May 5, 1749. Ordered that no surveyor do survey any lands beyond the great mountains commonly called the Blue Ridge on any entry or order of the council, nor receive entries for such lands 'til further order. By the Govr. in Council. N. Walthoe. May 13, 1749. We are credibly informed that the Hon. Robert Dinwiddie surveyor of his Mys customs in So: (no:) America has resigned that office and that Peter Randolph Esq: of this colony is appointed to succeed him. We are informed that Capt. Robinson in a large Ship from Mess: Hanbury has been seen off the coast to the N. of the capes; but by reason of the S. winds is not arrived. 'Tis said _______________________________________________________ *The MS. is the property of George Preston Coleman, of Williamsburg. Page 16. Col. Beverley Randolph, John Randolph esqr. the rev. Mr. Cole & some other gent: are on board. May 28. pr. the Carteret Capt. Robt. Robinson from Mess: Hanburys of London. In her came Col. Beverley Randolph, & his lady. John Randolph Esq: is to come in the man of war that is ordered on htis station & may soon be expected - Col: Peter Randolph's appt. is confirmed. Philip Grymes receiver Genl. is we are credibly informed appointed on of My's Council in this Colony. June 29, 1749. All person who ordered tea from Mess. Hanbury may be supply'd with it on applying to Lady Randolph in Williamsburg. July 13. This day the hon. Jno. Robinson, father of the Speaker, Oresdt., and the rest of the gent: of the Council went all in coaches to wait on the Govr. & presented the following address," - on his return to England. Sr. Wm. Gooch sailed Augt. 24; his succesor (Aug. 31) The hon: Jno Robinson Presdt. of his My's council died on Monday night at the House of the hon. Wm. Nelson at York. Petersburg first so called Aug, 1749. Col. R. Bolling's point. Sept. 21st. We are informed of the death of Col. Robt. Bolling of Pr. Geo: of Col. Jno Simmons of Southampton & of Col. Geo. Braxton of K. & Q. all gent: well known & respected in the country. Oct. 5. The . . . purse at Leeds Town was won (L10) by Col. Presley (Thornton's) . . Kate & the great one L100 by Mr. . . . Robinson's 6 g (?) Pompey. 1746-7. Feb. 25. Main of Cocks between the gent of Gloster & of Jas. R. 20 pr. matched & fought for 5 gs a battle & 50 gs the odd. Gloster won 13; afterw'd another match between the Cocks of the aforesiad gent for 3 pistoles the battle & 30 pistoles the odd, in which James R. won 2 out of 3, besides several byes which major Littlepage said would have been the case the first day if Bacon's Thunderbolts had then fallen in the match. 1748. P. Goerge, Ridhd. Bland my great uncle, Fras. Eppes, Burgesses. Page 17. Coll: of W. & Mary Beverley Randolph, eldest son of Sir John. Lunenburg - Clem. Reade - Henry Embry. amelia - Tabb - Wood Jones. Goochland - Geo Carrington - Archibald Cary. city of Wmsburg Mr. Attorney General. Henrico. Richd Randolph* Jno Bolling *my grandfather; died this year in England, at the Bath. 1748-9 Jan. 12. on Saturday night last (7th) the House of Wm. Byrd Esqr. at Westover Chas. City County took filre & was burned to the ground, with hte loss of all the furniture, clothes, plate, liquore. 1749. Williamsburg April 13. Virga Gaz: In our last we mentioned a report that Col: Richard Randolph was dead. It is now confirmed that he died at the Bath; having been much emaciated by his distemper & fatigue of his voyage - He had been a worthy member of Assembly for many years & first in the Commission of the Peace for his county. He left behind him not only a very plentiful estate, but a great character - was esteemed a true patriot to his country a * * * relation & a good neighbor, (d) eath * * * much lamented. Report alluded to Wmsburg, April 6. It is reported that Col: Richard Randolph who went last fall to England, for the recovery of his health died at the Bath. In our next we will be able to give a farther account of it. We hear Col: Beverley Randolph intends soon for Virginia. The house where he lodged in London took fire, by which misfortune he has lost L400 sterling. Col: Peter Randolph having resigned the office of Clerk to the H. of Burgesses, Col. Wm Randolph is appointed in his stead. We hear a new writ issued for electing a burgess, for the county of Henrico, in the room of Col: Richard Randolph, deceased; & that Col: Peter Randolph stands a Candidate. Report alluded to. April 20, 1749. Thos. Nelson Esq., appointed one of the Council, took his seat this day. Page 18. Sir Wm. Skipwith, overseer at Martin's Brandon. Nat Harrison. April 27. Col: Peter Randolph is elected a representative for Henrico in the room of Col: Richd. Randolph, deceased. 1745-6 Virginia Gazette Feb. 27 - Mar. 6. Col. Wm Randolph (Wilton) of Fighting Creek, elected for Goochland, vice Col: Wm. Randolph of Tuckahoe, deceased. Col: Richd. Bland, who had accepted a place of profit, re-elected for Prince Goerge. * Capt. E. Brodnax for Charles City, vice Col: Benjamin Harrison deceased. See below. Thos. Nelson (Secry) for York, vice his brother Wiliam advanced to the council. Mr. Francis Willis (son of Col. Fr. W.) for Glocester, vice Mr. Saml. Buckner, accepted a place of profit. Col. Joshua Fry & Mr. Chas. Lynch for the new county of Albemarle. March 3. 1745-6. House of Burgesses, ordered that the thanks of this House be returned to the Rev. Mr. Wm. Stith for his excellent sermon preached yesterday before the house & that he be desired to print it, and that Mr. Fry acquaint him therewith. Peter Randolph, Chatsworth, Clerk. Williamsburg Thursday march 13, 1745-6. Last Saturday Peyton Randolph Esq his majestys atto. Genl. of this colony was marry'd to Bettie Harrison, daughter of the late Col. Benjamin Harrison of Berkeley in Charles City County, deceased. *who was succeeded by Capt. Brodnax. Oct. 30, ar Ship Charles, Capt. Randolph from town. Jan. 1, 1746-7. Warner Lewis, son of Col: Jno L. of Gloster to Mrs. Elinor Gooch, relict of Wm. G. jun. Esq. Same day Govr promoted to the dignity of a baronet. Wm. Byrd, only son of the Hon. W. B. of his My's council, deceased to Betty Carter only dau. of the Hon: Carter deceased late of his My's council & la (te) secretary of this col(ony), april 21, 1748.