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John Randolph II

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John Randolph II

Birth
Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA
Death
31 Jan 1784 (aged 56)
West Brompton, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Burial
Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA
Plot
Randolph Family Crypt
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Lawyer. Known as "John the Tory". Succeeded his brother, Peyton, as King's Attorney in 1766, appointed by Governor Faquier. He was still in this position when the war for independance looked inevitable, and he decided it was against his oath of office to assist in this rebellion. At this time he took his family to England. While in England, he corresponded frequently with his cousin, Thomas Jefferson. He remained in England until his death several years after the war. His last request was to be buried on his home soil. Despite being opposed to his brother during the war, he was laid to rest next to him.
Lawyer. Known as "John the Tory". Succeeded his brother, Peyton, as King's Attorney in 1766, appointed by Governor Faquier. He was still in this position when the war for independance looked inevitable, and he decided it was against his oath of office to assist in this rebellion. At this time he took his family to England. While in England, he corresponded frequently with his cousin, Thomas Jefferson. He remained in England until his death several years after the war. His last request was to be buried on his home soil. Despite being opposed to his brother during the war, he was laid to rest next to him.

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  • Maintained by: CMWJR
  • Originally Created by: kimshockey (reb)
  • Added: Jul 13, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9096399/john-randolph: accessed ), memorial page for John Randolph II (27 Dec 1727–31 Jan 1784), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9096399, citing Chapel of the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia, USA; Maintained by CMWJR (contributor 50059520).