The Randolphs were probably the most famous family in Virginia. They were filthy rich and owned hundreds of thousands of acres. Jefferson and Washington and Robert E. Lee's families descend from these folks. They were great land speculators all across Virginia, from the tidewaters to the Blue Ridge. Richard Randolph, and probably his same named son or grandson, sold vast tracts of lands in the old Brunswick area. I know Christopher Irvine bought lands from them in what is called the "Royal" or "Rich" Forest, wherever that is. I'm guessing not far from New London. I think the Calloways bought lands from them also. Very early-the 1740's. Probably many other settlers bought their lands from them. The probable son or grandson, Richard Randolph, was jailed and tried for murdering his illegitamate child. Patrick Henry defended him and he was acquitted. You will see many deeds of your kin that were acquired from the Randolphs. Below are just a few of their immense holdings. Edwin Under Albemarle county 929 Richard Randolph VPB 33 p859-860 20 Aug 1760 400a ABCo. on the North side the Fluvanna River 1029 Richard Randolph VPB 33 p748 3 Mar 1760 240a ABCo. on the brs. of Moores Creek 589 Richard Randolph VPB 34 p943-945 2 Feb 1762 1388a Albemarle County 588 Richard Randolph VPB 34 p912-913 7 Aug 1761 388a Albemarle County on Green Creek 163 William Randolph of GoocVPB 16 p1-3 1 Jul 1735 2400a on the N side of the Rivanna River Under Bedford 180 Richard Randolph VPB 31:536 10 Sep 1755 14000a Lunenburg/ on the Brs. of L 163 Richard Randolph of the CVPB 23:766 30 Aug 1744 3233a Brunswick/ N side of Otter R 181 Richard Randolph VPB 31:538 10 Sep 1755 13550a Lunenburg/ on N Branch of S 182 Richard Randolph VPB 31:539 10 Sep 1755 2800a Lunenburg/ on both Sides of Under Charlotte 57 Richard Randolph, Gentle 20 Aug 1740 VPB 19:701 500a Brunswick/ both sides of Staunton River Under Prince Edward 231 Richard Randolph 20 Mar 1745 VAPB 22:607 496 acres on both sides of Little Buffalo River 61 Richard Randolph 5 Jun 1736 VAPB 17:063 4747 acres on both sides of Bush River 424 Richard Randolph 9 Feb 1737 VAPB 17:475 3343 acres on both side of Bush River and Mountain Cree 280 Richard Randolph 15 Mar 1735 VAPB 17:009 1782 acres in Brunswick & Prince George on both sides o 62 Richard Randolph 19 Feb 1747 VAPB 17:473 6430 acres in Amelia & Goochland Co; both sides of Appo 239 Richard Randolph 9 Feb 1737 VAPB 17:472 3148 acres on both sides of Falling Creek