| 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 **
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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).
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