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Aggy enslaved person, domestic worker One of 27 domestic slaves belonging to Peyton and Elizabeth Randolph.	Mathew Ashby carter A free man of mixed racial heritage, worked as a carter.
Benedict Arnold military officer Skillful military strategist who defected and joined the loyalists in 1779.	Catherine Blaikley midwife A midwife who delivered 3,000 babies.
Lydia Broadnax enslaved person, cook George Wythe's slave and later his cook.	William Byrd III statesman, military officer A gentry man whose gambling habits led to lifetime of debt.
Robert Carter statesman, planter This religious enthusiast emancipated 500 slaves.	Christiana Campbell Proprietor Tavern keeper and slave owner.
Charlotte enslaved person One of 27 domestic slaves belonging to Peyton and Elizabeth Randolph.	Richard Charlton merchant Owner of Charlton's coffeehouse and wigmaker.
Sarah "Sally" Charlton housewife Wife of Richard Charlton.	Edith Cumbo domestic servant A free black woman living in Williamsburg.
Eve enslaved person One of 27 slaves who belonged to the Peyton Randolph household.	Johnny enslaved person Slave to Peyton Randolph and later Edmund Randolph, ran away successfully in 1777.
Francis Fauquier governor Lieutenant governor of Virginia for 10 years.	Gaby Burwell enslaved person Runaway slave who belonged to James Burwell.
Anne Geddy housewife, businesswoman Wife of James Geddy Sr.	James Geddy Jr. silversmith Williamsburg's best-known colonial silversmith.
Family members The Geddy Family Anne Geddy James Geddy Jr.	Home and business James Geddy House Site Description Architecture and Archaeology Silversmithing and Retail Business Foundry
Activities Entertainment Children	John Greenhow merchant Merchant with store on Duke of Gloucester St.
Grissell Hay housewife, proprietor Wife of the apothecary Peter Hay.	Samuel Henley priest, professor British-born professor of moral philosophy at the College of William and Mary.
Patrick Henry statesman, lawyer, planter Lawyer, patriot, orator, and participant in virtually every aspect of the founding of America.	William Holt merchant Merchant, entrepreneur, and landowner in Williamsburg, Yorktown, and James City County.
Alexander Hoy carpenter A Williamsburg carpenter who fell into debt, and enlisted in the Army in 1776.	Barbara Hoy housewife Wife of Alexander Hoy, a resourceful woman who struggled to support her family.
James Innes military officer, lawyer Lieutenant Colonel of Virginia's 15th Regiment in Revolutionary War	Thomas Jefferson statesman, lawyer, planter Scholar, governor of Virginia, writer of the Declaration of Independence, and considered one of the founding fathers.
Marquis de Lafayette military officer At 19 years old, this Frenchman's passion and skill helped win the American Revolution.	Richard Henry Lee statesman, lawyer, planter Planter who was a defender of colonial rights and was aligned with Patrick Henry as a strong opponent of the Stamp Act.
George Mercer military officer, surveyor Surveyor, military officer, and for a brief time, stamp collector for the colonies of Maryland and Virginia.	James Monroe patriot, president James Monroe came to Williamsburg to study but ended up joining the Revolution
Lord Dunmore, John Murray governor Fourth Earl of Dunmore	Lady Dunmore, Charlotte Murray gentlewoman, countess A countess renowned for grace and charm.
Edmund Pendleton lawyer, statesman Moderate political views guide a lifetime of public service.	Alexander Purdie printer Public printer and postmaster.
Captain Tom Step military Nottoway Indian diplomat and war captain.	John Montour interpreter Delaware Indian linguistic and cultural interpreter.
Robert Carter Nicholas lawyer, statesman Lawyer who introduced day of fasting, humiliation and prayer in sympathy with embargoed Boston.	Gowan Pamphlet preacher Originially a slave belonging to Jane Vobe, later freed and became a Baptist minister.
Peter Pelham organist, gaolkeeper Musician and keeper of the Public Gaol.	Annabelle Powell housewife Wife of Benjamin Powell.
Benjamin Powell builder, planter, statesman A successful builder in colonial Williamsburg.	Ariana Jenings Randolph gentlewoman Wife of John "The Tory" Randolph.
Edmund Randolph lawyer, statesman, military aide-de-camp Son of John "The Tory" Randolph, joined the American army and served as aide-de-camp to General George Washington.	Elizabeth (Betty) Harrison Randolph gentlewoman Wife of Peyton Randolph.
Sir John Randolph statesman, lawyer Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and Attorney General for the Virginia colony.	John "The Tory" Randolph statesman, lawyer Son of Sir John Randolph, member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, Attorney General for the Virginia colony and loyalist.
Peyton Randolph statesman, lawyer Revolutionary leader, Attorney General of Virginia Colony, and chairman of the first and second Continental Congress.	Lady Susannah Beverley Randolph gentlewoman Wife of Sir John Randolph
Susannah Beverley Randolph gentlewoman Daughter of John "The Tory" Randolph.	Family members Peyton Randolph Elizabeth (Betty) Harrison Randolph Sir John Randolph Lady Susannah Beverley Randolph John Randolph, "The Tory" Ariana Jenings Randolph Edmund Randolph Susannah Beverley Randolph Randolph Family Tree
Randolph family slaves Aggy Charlotte Eve	Home Peyton Randolph House
John Robinson statesman, planter Planter, delegate, and speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses.	St. George Tucker lawyer, statesman Lawyer, trader, inventor, scholar, professor, judge, essayist, poet, gardener, and stargazer.
Ann Wager teacher Governess to the Burwell children at Carter's Grove, then appointed mistress of the Bray School, a school for African American children in Williamsburg.	Benjamin Waller lawyer, developer Lawyer, civil servant, community leader, and land developer.
George Washington statesman, military officer Considered one of the founding fathers, a general in the Virginia militia, and first president of the United States of America.	Martha Washington gentlewoman, first lady Wife of George Washington.
George Wythe lawyer, statesman First Virginia signer of the Declaration of Independence, framer of the federal Constitution, and instrumental in the design of the seal of Virginia.