Mary Randolph-xx

1683 - 1742  (58 years)

• Name	Mary Randolph-xx
  Birth	Nov 1683	Henrico Co, VA   [1]
  Gender	Female
  Death	19 Oct 1742	Henrico Co, VA   [1]
  Findagrave.com	21 Apr 2025
  	See Notes
  Burial	Presque Isle, Henrico, Henrico Co, VA   [1]
  	Randolph Family Cemetery
  Person ID	I3367	Butler Family Tree
  Last Modified	6 Jun 2026

  
  

  Family	John Drury Stith,   b. Between 1653 and 1658, Charles City Co, VA d. Between 1714 and 1724, Charles City Co, VA (Age 61 years)
  Notes	Children: son John Drury Stith III 1700 - 1757 - married Elizabeth Anderson son William Stith (Rev) 1707 - 9/19/1755 - married Judith Randolph dau Mary Stith 1737 - 1788 - married Dawson Grymes - married Commissary William Dawson
  Family ID	F843	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	6 Jun 2026

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - Nov 1683 - Henrico Co, VA Death - 19 Oct 1742 - Henrico Co, VA Burial - - Presque Isle, Henrico, Henrico Co, VA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  - dau of Col William Randolph 1651 - 1711 and Mary Anne Isham 1659 - 1735 - ** See marriage notes for list of children ** - ** See John Drury Stith's notes ** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Found at findagrave.com on 4/21/2025 Mary Randolph Stith Birth: Nov 1683 Henrico County, Virginia, USA Death: 19 Oct 1742 (aged 58) Henrico County, Virginia, USA Burial: Randolph Family Cemetery Presque Isle, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, USA Memorial #: 192583291 Bio: Stith and Randolph Family Connections The Stith and Randolph families hold significant prominence in colonial Virginia's history, with multiple intermarriages linking the two powerful lineages. One particularly important connection is the marriage between **Capt. John Stith** and **Mary Randolph**, daughter of **Col. William Randolph** and **Mary Isham**. This marriage established ties between two influential families and helped secure their standing in Virginia society. The confusion in many genealogical records arises from the fact that Mary Randolph, who married Capt. John Stith, is often misidentified as **Mary Isham Randolph**, the daughter of **Thomas Randolph** and **Judith Fleming**. This erroneous association has appeared in several sources over the years, creating confusion about the true lineage. As clarified in various documents, including **Genealogy of The Page Family in Virginia**, it is vital to recognize that Mary Randolph was the daughter of **William Randolph of Turkey Island** and **Mary Isham**. The Will of Katherine Isham Further documentation of the Randolph family appears in **Wills of Henrico County, Virginia, Vol. I**, where **Katherine Isham's will** is recorded on pages 3 and 16. Katherine Isham was an important figure in Virginia's colonial aristocracy, and her will provides a glimpse into the family's wealth and land holdings. The will mentions various descendants, reflecting the intertwined relationships among Virginia's leading families. Katherine Isham, widow of **Henry Isham Sr.**, was the mother of **Mary Isham**, who married Col. William Randolph. Her will also highlights the inheritance passed down through these family lines, influencing future generations, including the Stiths and Randolphs. John Stith and Mary Randolph The marriage of **John Stith** and **Mary Randolph** (often confused with other Mary Randolphs) created a link between the Stith and Randolph families. **John Drury Stith**, sometimes mentioned in genealogical notes, was likely one of their descendants, contributing to the continuation of these families' significant roles in early American history. Mary Randolph's marriage to John Stith also further established the Randolph family's connections within the colonial aristocracy. According to **Bonnie Christensen's research**, Mary Randolph was born around **1665 in Virginia**. Her husband, John Stith, came from a respected lineage himself, and their marriage consolidated the power and influence of both families. This union is one of many that helped shape the complex network of relationships among the Virginia gentry during the 17th and 18th centuries. Conclusion In sum, the genealogical records and wills from Henrico County illustrate the critical role of the Randolph and Stith families in colonial Virginia. While the marriage between **John Stith** and **Mary Randolph** has been the subject of some confusion due to overlapping names within the Randolph lineage, careful examination of sources, such as **Wills of Henrico County, Virginia**, and family histories like **Genealogy of The Page Family in Virginia**, help clarify the relationships. Through their marriage, the Stith and Randolph families solidified their influence, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of Virginia's colonial aristocracy. Family Members Parents Col William Randolph 1651-1711 Mary Anne Isham Randolph 1659-1735 Spouse John Stith II 1658-1724 Siblings Elizabeth Randolph 1679-1685 COL William Randolph II 1681-1742 Henry Randolph 1681-Unknown Elizabeth Randolph Bland 1685-1720 Richard Randolph 1686-1748 Isham Randolph 1687-1742 Lt. Col Thomas Randolph 1689-1729 Sir John Randolph Sr 1692-1736 Edward Randolph 1693-Unknown Children John Drury Stith III 1700-1757 William Stith 1707-1755 Mary Stith Dawson Grymes 1737-1788 Created by: vcudean (48669187) Added: 2018-08-26T10:35:52.000Z URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192583291/mary-stith Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192583291/mary-stith: accessed April 21, 2025), memorial page for Mary Randolph Stith (Nov 1683-19 Oct 1742), Find a Grave Memorial ID 192583291, citing Randolph Family Cemetery Presque Isle, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by vcudean (contributor 48669187). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  
  

• Sources

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