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Birth
Born August 10, 1753, in Williamsburg, Virginia. -
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The Life of Edmund Randolph
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College
He attended the College of William and Mary grammar and philosophy schools in 1770 – 1771. -
Practiced Law
In 1774, Thomas Jefferson retired from his law practice and turned his clients over to Edmund Randolph. Edmund practiced law until his death, although he did so only part-time while he held public office. -
Revolutionary War
Aide-de-camp to General Washington, August – November 1775 -
Marraige
Edmund Randolph married Elizabeth Nicholas on August 29, 1776. Elizabeth raised their children and supported her husband through all his years of public service. -
Virginia's Constitution
Edmund attended the convention that adopted Virginia's first state constitution in 1776. He was the convention's youngest member at age 23. -
First Child
In 1777, Edmund and his wife Elizabeth had their first child, Peyton Randolph. Peyton would one day become the governor of Virginia. -
Continental Congress
Delegate to the Continental Congress, 1779, 1781 –1786 -
Annapolis Convention
In 1786 he was a delegate to the Annapolis Convention. -
Governor
He was the seventh governor of Virginia, 1786 – 1788 . -
Virginia Plan
Four days after the opening of the federal convention in Philadelphia, on May 29, 1787, Edmund Randolph presented the Virginia Plan for creating a new government. -
Secretary of State
After Thomas Jefferson resigned as Secretary of State, Randolph assumed that post for the years 1794-95. -
Retirement
After retiring from politics in 1795, he resumed his law practice and was regarded as a leading figure in the legal community. -
Trial of Aaron Burr
When Aaron Burr went on trial for treason in 1807, Edmund Randolph acted as his senior counsel. -
Death
Died September 13, 1813 at Carter Hall, Frederick County, Virginia.