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Susannah Beverley Randolph
- Born ca. 1755 in Williamsburg, Virginia
- Parents: John and Ariana Jenings Randolph
- Siblings: Edmund and Ariana
- Education: unknown but likely learned to read at a local Williamsburg school
- Accomplished on the harpsichord and guitar, suggesting typical education of a genteel young lady of colonial Virginia
- Spouse: John Randolph Grymes
- Resided in Williamsburg 1755 – 1775
- Resided in England 1775 – 1791
- Occupation: housewife
- Children: Ariana, Mary, and Charles
- Died October 16, 1791 in England
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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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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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A Splendid Coincidence
Inspiration intersects with means in a partnership that resurrects a city. Character interpreter Ed Way portrays W.A.R. Goodwin at Colonial Williamsburg. November 3, 2008
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