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Found at findagrave.com on 04/21/2025
John Stith II
Birth: 1658 Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia, USA
Death: 1724 (aged 65-66) Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia, USA
Burial: Burial Details Unknown
Memorial #: 198791388
Bio: **** The following bio seems to be about Rev. John Randolph -- and NOT John Drury Stith ????
Rev. John Randolph and His Pastoral and Academic Legacy
Rev. John Randolph is a figure whose contributions to both religious and academic spheres in Virginia were significant. Though some records name him simply as "John," others provide more detail regarding his life and impact. According to **"Malones and Allied Families, Second and Revised Edition,"** John Randolph held pastoral duties in **Henrico County, Virginia**, a region that was central to many colonial families and institutions of early America.
Pastoral Duties and Historical Contributions
John Randolph's pastoral responsibilities were critical to the spiritual life of the Henrico community. His influence extended beyond his religious role, as he was also regarded as one of Virginia's historians. His work helped document and preserve the history of early Virginia, and his scholarly endeavors were complemented by his administrative duties.
Presidency at William and Mary College
One of the most prominent positions John Randolph held was that of **President of William and Mary College**. His tenure at William and Mary further cemented his role as a respected intellectual and leader in colonial Virginia. Under his leadership, the college continued its role as a primary institution for higher education in the colonies. Randolph passed away while still serving at William and Mary, marking the end of a distinguished career in both religious and educational fields.
Endnotes and Additional Sources
Genealogical sources such as **David Faris's "Plantagenet Ancestry of the 17th Century Colonists"** and **Wyatt's World Family Tree Volumes 4 & 5** provide more comprehensive details regarding John Randolph's lineage and contributions. These sources, along with the **Mann Database** and the **Ren Neville GEDCOM**, offer important genealogical insights into Randolph's ancestry, helping to trace his roots and clarify his legacy in Virginia's early history.
These genealogical sources, although sometimes varying in the specifics of dates and names, help build a picture of John Randolph as both a religious figure and a historian who left an indelible mark on the institutions he was part of. His death at William and Mary College was a notable loss for both the church and the academic community in early Virginia, underscoring the centrality of his work in shaping the colony's intellectual landscape.
Family Members
Parents
Major John Stith Sr 1638-1693
Jane Mosby Stith 1624-1685
Spouse
Mary Randolph Stith 1683-1742
Siblings
Jane Stith Llewellyn 1657-1709
Agnes Tucker Stith Wynne 1659-1720
Anne Stith Bolling 1660-1712
Lt Col Drury Stith I 1670-1741
Children
John Drury Stith III 1700-1757
William Stith 1707-1755
Mary Stith Dawson Grymes 1737-1788
Created by: Paradiver (48188981)
Added: 2019-05-02T03:26:44.000Z
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198791388/john-stith
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198791388/john-stith: accessed April 21, 2025), memorial page for John Stith II (1658-1724), Find a Grave Memorial ID 198791388; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by Paradiver (contributor 48188981).
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Found at findagrave.com on 10/26/2022
John Stith II
Birth: 1658 Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia, USA
Death: 1724 (aged 6566) Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia, USA
Burial: Burial Details Unknown
Memorial #: 198791388
Family Members
Parents
John Stith 1638-1694
Jane Mosby Stith 1624-1686
Spouse
Mary Randolph Stith 1692-1742
Siblings
Jane Stith Llewellyn 1657-Unknown
Agnes Stith Wynne 1659-1720
Anne Stith Bolling 1660-1712
Drury Stith 1670-1741
Children
John Drury Stith 1700-1757
William Stith 1707-1755
Created by: Paradiver (48188981)
Added: 1 May 2019
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198791388/john-stith
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198791388/john-stith: accessed 26 October 2022), memorial page for John Stith II (16581724), Find a Grave Memorial ID 198791388, ; Maintained by Paradiver (contributor 48188981) Burial Details Unknown.
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Steve Butler and Suzanne Hibbs Family History
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