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Mary Isham

Mary Isham[1, 2, 3, 4]

Female 1652 - 1735  (83 years)

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  • Name Mary Isham 
    Born 1652  Bermuda Hundred, Henrico Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 29 Dec 1735  Turkey Island, Henrico Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I1966  My Reynolds Line
    Last Modified 17 Jul 2017 

    Father Captain Henry Isham,   b. Abt 1628, Northamptonshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt 1676, Bermuda Hundred, Henrico Co., Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 48 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Katherine Banks,   b. 1630, Canterbury, Kent, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Dec 1686, Will Proved Henrico Co., Va Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years) 
    Married
    • Children of Catherine Banks Royall and Henry Isham
      Anne Isham m. Col. Francis Eppes (m. 1685)
      Mary Isham (abt. 1660-1735) m. Col. William Randolph (1650-1711), s/o Richard Randolph and Elizabeth Ryland
      Henry Isham, Jr. (?-1678) (died at sea)
    Family ID F2247  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Col. William Randolph,   b. 1650, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1711, Henrico, Colony of Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years) 
    Married Abt 1673  Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Isham Randolph,   b. Dec 1684, Trukey Island, Henrico Island, Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Nov 1742  (Age ~ 57 years)
    +2. Col. Richard of Curles Randolph,   b. 1686, Curles, Henrico Co., Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1749, Curls Neck, Henrico Co., Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)
    +3. John Randolph,   b. 1693, Turkey Island, Henrico Co., Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Mar 1737, Williamsburg, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years)
    +4. Elizabeth Randolph,   b. Est 1678, Jordan's Point Prince George Co., Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +5. Col. William2 Randolph, Jr.,   b. Est 1681, Fighting Creek, Goochland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 25 Feb 2015 
    Family ID F900  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Mary Isham, w/o William Randolph
    Mary Isham, w/o William Randolph
    Mary Isham Randolph.jpg

    Documents
    WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE QUARTERLY VOLUME 19 Page 126




















WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE QUARTERLY HISTORICAL MAGAZINE Volume 24 No. 2 October 1915 Giles Carter Mentioned in the Virginia Magazine Vo. P212 Receipt given by one Thomas Hallam, April 1656, and recorded in the General Court.Giles Carter; List of tythables  1679.  Mentions of Michael and Phillip Turpin; Richard Randolph and Richard Cocke of Henrico.
    WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE QUARTERLY VOLUME 19 Page 126 WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE QUARTERLY HISTORICAL MAGAZINE Volume 24 No. 2 October 1915 Giles Carter Mentioned in the Virginia Magazine Vo. P212 Receipt given by one Thomas Hallam, April 1656, and recorded in the General Court.Giles Carter; List of tythables 1679. Mentions of Michael and Phillip Turpin; Richard Randolph and Richard Cocke of Henrico.
    WmAndMaryQuarterly-1915-10.pdf

    Histories
    Virginia Heraldica - A Registry of Virginia Gentry Entitled to Coat Armor with Genealogical Notes of the Families Edited by William Armstrong Crozier, F.R.S., F.G.S.A. Virginia County Record Series Volume V. 1908
    Virginia Heraldica - A Registry of Virginia Gentry Entitled to Coat Armor with Genealogical Notes of the Families Edited by William Armstrong Crozier, F.R.S., F.G.S.A. Virginia County Record Series Volume V. 1908
    virginiaheraldic00croz.pdf

  • Notes 
    • http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~marshall/esmd74.htm

      Capt. Henry Isham (William8, Euseby7, Gregory6, Euseby5, Thomas4,
      William3, Robert2, Robert1); b. circa 1628 at Northamptonshire,
      England; m. Katherine Banks, daughter of Christopher Banks; 2nd
      husband; d. circa 1675; d. circa 1676.
      He immigrated circa 1656 to Henrico Co., VA. He resided at
      Bermuda Hundred, Henrico Co., VA.

      Katherine Banks was born in 1630. She resided at Canterbury,
      Kent, England. She married Joseph Royall; 1st husband. She left a will
      on 10 Aug 1686; proved Dec 1686 in Henrico Co., VA. She died on 1 Dec
      1686 at Henrico Co., VA.
      Known children of Capt. Henry Isham and Katherine Banks were as
      follows:
      i. Henry Isham; d. 1678 at at sea; unmarried.
      He resided at 'Doggams', Charles City Co., VA. He
      left a will on 13 Nov 1678; proved 1 Feb 1679.
      10. ii. Anne Isham, b. at Henrico Co., VA; m. Col.
      Francis Eppes.
      11. iii. Mary Isham, b. circa 1658 at Bermuda Hundred,
      Henrico Co., VA; m. Col. William Randolph.

  • Sources 
    1. [S100] Internet Source, http://wayneswordonweb.blogspot.com/2009_05_01_archive.html.
      William Randolph (1650? 1711) was a colonist and land owner who played an important role in the history and government of theCommonwealth of Virginia. He moved to Virginia sometime between 1669 and 1673, and married Mary Isham (1652-December 29*, 1735) a few years later. His descendants included several prominent political figures, including Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall. Genealogists have taken an interest in him for his progeny's many marital alliances, referring to him and Mary Isham as "the Adam and Eve of Virginia".

      *The same day Mary II supposable died in 1694 at the age of 32.

      The Randolphs were established gentry, in England, meaning that they had property and a family tradition of knightly military service signified by a coat of arms. Although the family can be directly traced back only as far as 1500, the name appears in the Doomsday Book and there is a distinguished Scottish family with which they may have been connected. There is better evidence that they were descended from Surety Barons of Magna Carta through a female line. The historian David Hackett Fisher shows a chart illustrating gentry intermarriages in which the Randolphs and Ishams figure. Although there is no record of William's attending a university, his half-uncle Thomas Randolph was an Oxford don and noted poet.

      After his arrival in Virginia, Randolph began working as an "undertaker" (building contractor), before turning to tobacco farming. Even after he had acquired property, a tax roll refers to him as "William Randolph, Merchant". At some point he owned a ship which travelled between Bristol, England and his dock at Turkey Island. Randolph held multiple official appointments. At the local level, he became clerk of Henrico County Court in 1673 and held the position until he was asked to serve as a justice of the peace in 1683. He also served as sheriff and coroner.

      In addition, Randolph represented Henrico County in every assembly of the House of Burgesses from 1684 to 1698, was the Speaker of the House of Burgesses in 1698, and was the Clerk of the House from 1699 to 1702. He fell ill in August of 1702 and his son, William, took his place. Randolph resigned the clerkship completely in March of 1703.

      Randolph was also one of the founders and first trustees of the College of William and Mary. His son, John Randolph, was awarded a knighthood on a trip to London to secure a royal charter for the College.

      Randolph was a friend of William Byrd and served as an advisor to Byrd?s sons during their political careers. He is mentioned in one of Byrd's diaries without the supercilious tone Byrd employed with most of his contemporaries, no small character reference. Byrd also describes a visit to Tuckahoe Plantation around 1733.

      He built a mansion on the Turkey Island plantation on high ground overlooking the island and the river. It featured a ribbed dome and was known as the "Bird's Cage

    2. [S100] Internet Source.
      Bland Family
      Generation One
      1. Roger Bland.
      Known children of Roger Bland include:
      2. i. Adam Bland, m. Joan Atkyns.
      Generation Two
      2. Adam Bland (Roger1); m. Joan Atkyns, daughter of William Atkyns. He was a skinner. He lived in London, England.
      Known children, Adam Bland and Joan Atkyns were:
      3. i. John Bland, bap. 28 Sep 1572 at St. Gregory by St Paul, London, England; m. Susan Dublere.
      Generation Three
      3. John Bland (Adam2, Roger1); baptized 28 Sep 1572 at St. Gregory, by St Paul, London, England; m. Susan Dublere circa 1606; d. 1632; bur. 5 May 1632 at St. Antholin, London, England. He was a member of the Grocer's Company. He lived in Cheapside, London, England. He also lived in Plaistow, Essex, England. He left a will on 24 Sep 1627. Susan Dublere was born in 1590 at Hamburg, Germany. She died on 1 Feb 1664/65.
      Known children, John Bland and Susan Dublere were:
      i. Thomas Bland; m. Elizabeth Witham; 1st wife; m. Katherine Sandys, daughter of Edwin Sandys Esq, 1 May 1677 at Charter House, London, England; 2nd wife; d. 26 Sep 1678; no issue. He was a barrister-at-law.
      ii. Mary Bland; baptized 11 Sep 1607; m. Emanual Proby, son of Sir Peter Proby, 8 Jun 1626; 1st husband; m. Thomas Neville; 2nd husband.
      iii. John Bland; m. Sarah Green, daughter of Giles Green Esq; d. 8 Jun 1680. John Bland immigrated circa 1635 to Virginia. He resided
      at 'Kimages', Westover Parish, Charles City Co.,
      VA. He resided at Seville, Spain. He resided at
      London, England. He resided at Tangier. He left a
      will on 3 May 1680; proved 23 Jun 1680.
      iv. Susan Bland; m. Thomas Pierson.
      v. Edward Bland; b. circa 1615; m. Jane Bland,
      daughter of Gregory Bland, at England; 1st
      husband; d. before 9 May 1652. He was a merchant. He resided at London, England. Edward immigrated by 10 Mar 1646/47 to Virginia.
      vi. Robert Bland; baptized 22 Feb 1617/18; m. Mary Hinton.
      vii. Anne Bland; baptized 26 May 1619; m. Stephen Jackson.
      viii. Elizabeth Bland; baptized 20 Aug 1620; m. Rev. William Beare.
      ix. ___ Bland; bur. 20 Aug 1621.
      x. Adam Bland; d. circa 1647; unmarried, on a voyage to Virginia.
      xi. William Bland; baptized 26 Dec 1622; d. 1649 at Seville, Spain. William was a merchant.
      xii. Heaster Bland; baptized 18 Jan 1623/24; bur. 5 Jan 1625/26. She was also known as Esther Bland.
      xiii. Richard Bland; baptized 11 Feb 1624/25; m. Jane Lane 30 Jan 1650/51; 2nd husband; d. 20 Nov 1692, at age 67. He resided at London, England. He resided at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.
      xiv. Rachel Bland; baptized 14 Nov 1626; bur. 23 Aug 1633.
      xv. Arnal Bland; baptized 24 Feb 1627/28; bur. 18 Oct 1634. He was also known as Arnold Bland. 4. xvi. Theodorick Bland, bap. 6 Jan 1629/30 at St. Antholin, London, England; m. Anne Bennett.
      xvii. Joneane Bland; baptized 10 Jan 1631/32; bur. 5 May 1632 at St. Antholin, London, England.
      She was also known as Joan-Amy Bland.
      Generation Four
      4. Theodorick Bland (John3, Adam2, Roger1); baptized 6 Jan 1629/30 at St. Antholin, London, England; m. Anne Bennett, daughter of Gov. Richard Bennett and Ann, 1660; 1st husband; d. 23 Apr 1671 at age 41; bur. at 'Westover', Charles City Co., VA. Theodorick immigrated in 1653 to Virginia. He was Speaker of the House of Burgesses in 1660 in Virginia. He was a member of Council between 1663 and 1671 at Virginia. Anne Bennett married Col. St. Leger Codd, son of William Codd and Mary St. Leger; 2nd husband. She died in Nov 1688 at Wharton's Creek, Kent Co., MD.
      Known children of Theodorick Bland and Anne Bennett were:
      i. Theodorick Bland; b. Feb 1662/63; m. Margaret; d. Nov 1700 at age 37.
      5. ii. Richard Bland, b. 11 Aug 1665 at 'Berkeley', Charles City Co., VA; m. Mary Swann; m. Elizabeth Randolph.
      iii. John Bland; b. 8 Feb 1681/82; m. Mary Breckon, daughter of Francis Breckon; 1st wife; m.
      Elizabeth Dale, daughter of Thomas Dale, 9 Nov
      1709; 2nd wife; d. 1746 at Scarborough, Yorkshire,
      England. John resided at Scarborough, Yorkshire, England.
      Generation Five
      5. Richard Bland (Theodorick4, John3, Adam2, Roger1); b. 11 Aug 1665 at 'Berkeley', Charles City Co., VA; m. Mary Swann, daughter of Col.
      Thomas Swann and Mary Mansfield, 6 Sep 1692; 1st wife; m. Elizabeth Randolph, daughter of Col. William Randolph and Mary Isham, 11 Feb 1701/2; 2nd wife; d. 6 Apr 1720 at age 54; bur. at 'Westover', Charles City Co., VA. Richard resided at 'Jordan's Point', Prince George Co., VA. He was a member of the House of Burgesses at Virginia. He resided at Williamsburg, VA. He and Elizabeth Randolph resided at 'Jordan's Point', Prince George Co., VA. He left a will on 4 Feb 1719/20; proved 12 Apr 1720. Mary Swann was born on 5 Oct 1669. She died in Sep 1700 at 'Jordan Point', Prince George Co., VA, at age 30. Elizabeth Randolph was born in 1680. She resided at 'Jordan Point', Prince George Co., VA. She died on 22 Jan 1719/20. Known children of Richard Bland and Elizabeth Randolph were:
      i. Mary Bland; b. 21 Aug 1703; m. Col. Henry Lee circa 1723/24. She left a will on 19 Oct 1762; proved 29 May 1764.
      6. ii. Elizabeth Bland, b. 29 May 1706 at Prince George, VA; m. Col. William Beverley.
      iii. Richard Bland; b. 6 May 1710; m. Anne Poythress, daughter of Peter Poythress, 21 Mar 1729/30; 1st wife; m. Martha Macon, daughter of William Macon, 1 Jan 1759; 2nd husband, 2nd wife; m. Elizabeth Blair, daughter of Dr. Archibald Blair and Sarah Archer; 2nd husband, 3rd wife; d. 26 Oct 1776 at age 66. He was educated at William and Mary College, Williamsburg, VA. He resided at 'Jordan Point', Prince George Co., VA. He was a member of the House of Burgesses between 1742 and 1775 at Virginia. He was a member of the First Continental Congress in 1775.
      7. iv. Anna Bland, b. 25 Feb 1711/12; m. Capt. Robert Munford; m. George Currie.
      v. Theodorick Bland; b. 2 Dec 1718 at Virginia; m. Frances Bolling, daughter of Drury Bolling and ___ Meriwether, 1738; 1st wife; m. Elizabeth Randolph, daughter of Edward Randolph; 2nd wife, 2nd husband; d. before 8 May 1784 at Virginia. He resided at Amelia Co., VA. He resided at 'Causon's', Prince George Co., VA. He resided at 'Kippax', Prince George Co., VA. He left a will on 16 Jul 1783; proved 28 Oct 1784.
      Generation Six
      6. Elizabeth Bland (Richard5, Theodorick4, John3, Adam2, Roger1); b. 29 May 1705 or 1706 at Prince George, VA; m. Col. William Beverley,
      son of Robert Beverley Jr. and Ursula Byrd. She and Col. William Beverley resided at 'Blandfield', Essex Co., VA. Col. William Beverley was born circa 1698. He was a member of the House of Burgesses at Virginia. He also owned 'Beverley Manor', Augusta Co., VA; 118,490 acres. He was Clerk of the County between 1716 and 1745 at Essex Co., VA. He was a member of Council between 1752 and 1755 at Virginia. He left a will on 3 Dec 1755; proved 3 May 1756. He died on 28 Feb 1756.
      7. Anna Bland (Richard5, Theodorick4, John3, Adam2, Roger1); b. 25 Feb 1711/12; m. Capt. Robert Munford; 1st husband; m. George Currie;
      2nd husband. Capt. Robert Munford resided at Prince George Co., VA. He was a member of the House of Burgesses between 1736 and 1740 at Virginia. He left a will on 8 Sep 1743; proved 10 Sep 1745. He died in Dec 1744. George Currie resided at Prince George Co., VA. He died circa
      1771.


    3. [S95] William and Mary Quarterly.
      WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE QUARTERLY HISTORICAL MAGAZINE Vol 24 No 2 October 1915

      Giles Carter, and his Contemporaries; Neighbors, 2 Jun 1679

    4. [S100] Internet Source, https://archive.org/details/virginiaheraldic00croz.
      Virginia Randolph Henrico County Virginia Heraldica (Virginia Gentry entitled to Coat of Armor with genealogical Notes of the Families by Wm. Armstrong Crozier, 1864-1913 ed

    5. [S3] Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston, http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~marshall/esmd74.htm.
      Capt. Henry Isham (William8, Euseby7, Gregory6, Euseby5, Thomas4, William3, Robert2, Robert1); b. circa 1628 at Northamptonshire, England; m. Catherine Banks, daughter of Christopher Banks; 2nd husband; d. circa 1675; d. circa 1676. He immigrated circa 1656 to Henrico Co., VA. He resided at Bermuda Hundred, Henrico Co., VA.
      Katherine Banks was born in 1630. She resided at Canterbury, Kent, England. She married Joseph Royall; 1st husband. She left a will on 10 Aug 1686; proved Dec 1686 in Henrico Co., VA. She died on 1 Dec 1686 at Henrico Co., VA. Known children of Capt. Henry Isham and Katherine Banks were as follows:
      i. Henry Isham; d. 1678 at at sea; unmarried.
      He resided at 'Doggams', Charles City Co., VA. He left a will on 13 Nov 1678; proved 1 Feb 1679.
      ii. Anne Isham, b. at Henrico Co., VA; m. Col.
      Francis Eppes.
      iii. Mary Isham, b. circa 1658 at Bermuda Hundred, Henrico Co., VA; m. Col. William Randolph.