Daniel Morgan
American pioneer, soldier, and politician (1736-1802)
William Randolph
American politician,born 1650
William Randolph Iwas an English-born planter, merchant and politician in colonial Virginia who played an important role in the development of the colony.
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William Randolph Iwas an English-born planter, merchant and politician in colonial Virginia who played an important role in the development of the colony. Born in Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire, Randolph moved to the colony of Virginia sometime between 1669 and 1673, and married Mary Ishama few years later. His descendants include many prominent individuals including Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Paschal Beverly Randolph, Robert E. Lee, Peyton Randolph, Edmund Randolph, John Randolph of Roanoke, George W. Randolph, and Edmund Ruffin. Due to his and Mary’s many progeny and marital alliances, they have been referred to as “the Adam and Eve of Virginia”.
3 Quotes by William Randolph
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The greatest right in the world is the right to be wrong.
William RandolphAmerican politician,born 1650
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A politician will do anything to keep his job – even become a patriot.
William RandolphAmerican politician,born 1650
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Truth is not only stranger than fiction, it is more interesting.
William RandolphAmerican politician,born 1650