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Ariana Jenings Randolph

Born 1730 in Annapolis, Maryland
Parents: Edmund and Ariana Bordley Jenings
Siblings: Peter and Edmund
Educated at home like most genteel colonial young ladies
Married John "the Tory" Randolph
Children: Edmund, Susannah Beverly, and Ariana
Urban housewife in Williamsburg until September 1775
Resided in London November 1775 until February 1801
Died February 1801 in London, England

Following the death of her husband, John, in 1784, Ariana remained in London. Even though John's body was later brought back to Virginia for burial, Ariana never returned to North America. She is buried in England.

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Tradespeople in Williamsburg

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About Faces

from the Autumn 04 Journal

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The Burk Duel

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Colonial Courtship

from the Holiday 07 Journal

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Love and Revolution

Divergent views on politics and religion fuel a feud between two prominent Williamsburg families. Museum educator Anne Willis tells the story of their children's unlikely marriage. June 9, 2008

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A Loyal Subject

Loyal subjects of the king walked among Williamsburg's revolutionaries. Colonial Williamsburg's Jack Flintom interprets John Randolph's allegiance to King George III. July 23, 2007

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An Actor in the Revolutionary City

Melanie Collins answers the question, "Are you hot in those clothes?" and many more as she talks about the spark she finds each day as an actor-interpreter in Revolutionary City. September 4, 2006

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Carolyn Wilson on Interpreting an American Lady

Carolyn Wilson talks about her passion for what it means to be an American citizen and her love for interpreting Betty Randolph in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. August 15, 2005

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Carolyn Wilson on Betty Randolph and Independence

In the pursuit of American independence, Betty Randolph played the role of lady and wife, enabling husband Peyton to fight for freedom. June 21, 2005

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We Hold These Truths

The foundation of American democracy rests on one mighty sheet of parchment. Hear interpreter Bill Barker read the Declaration of Independence. June 29, 2009

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Piece together scenes from the Historic Area.

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A Day in the Life

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