Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-629
Created by: Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813
Volume: 1.0 Folders
Acquired:
11/24/2014.
Arrangement: Arranged by record type.
Biographical Note for Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813 : Edmund Jennings Randolph was born on August 10, 1753 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He served as aide-de-camp to George Washington in the American Revolution. Randolph served in several public service positions, including mayor of Williamsburg, United States attorney general, delegate to the Continental Congress, and governor of Virginia. He was a lawyer for many years and helped defend Aaron Burr, who went on trial for treason in 1807. Randolph married Elizabeth Carter Nicholas Randolph on August 29, 1776. He died on September 13, 1813 and was buried at Old Chapel Cemetery in Millwood, Virginia.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Land grants--Virginia--Russell County
Richmond (Va.)
Genres/Forms of Material
Government records
Land grants
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
French [fre]
Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Notes:
Unknown
PreferredCitation: Edmund Randolph Land Grant, MSS 0000-629, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.