Mary Randolph
Mary Randolph was an American author, known for writing The Virginia House-Wife; Or, Methodical Cook, one of the most influential housekeeping and cook books of the 19th century. She was the first person known to be buried at what would become known
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Mary Randolph was an American author, known for writing The Virginia House-Wife; Or, Methodical Cook, one of the most influential housekeeping and cook books of the 19th century. She was the first person known to be buried at what would become known as Arlington National Cemetery.Mary Randolph was born on August 9, 1762, at Ampthill Plantation in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Her parents were Thomas Mann Randolph Sr. (1741–1794) and Anne Cary Randolph (1745–1789). The extended Randolph family was one of the richest and most political significant families in 18th century Virginia.
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