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Turkey Island Plantation. William Randolph I (1650-1711) the immigrant acquired the Turkey Island property on the James River. It remained in the Randolph family for many generations.
Aug 3, 2007 · Captain Christopher Newport, while exploring the James River discovered Turkey Island (two miles south). He named it for the large number of wild turkeys there. (A historical marker located near Richmond in Henrico County, Virginia.)
Aug 15, 2020 · Turkey Island Creek, Henrico County. The James River Association hosts a guided canoe trip every month along the stretch of Turkey Island Creek that empties into the James. The James River Association (JRA) wants to help Virginians get to know the river better, one paddle at a time.
Nov 24, 2020 · William accompanied his uncle’s trip back to Virginia, and settled near him along the James River’s Curls section. It was from here that William Randolph earned his name as being from Turkey Island, and from here that an enormous family grew into being one of Virginia’s largest.
Dec 2, 2013 · William and Mary established themselves at Turkey Island in 1670. Built of brick, the central portion of the house was two stories high and capped by a large cupola or dome. The symmetry of the side wings, hipped roof and interior end chimneys are typical building features of Palladian architecture.
William and Mary established themselves at Turkey Island in 1670. Built of Brick, the central portion of the house was two stories high and capped by a large cupola or dome. The symmetry of the side wings, hipped roof and interior end chimneys are typical building features of Palladian architecture.
English merchant James Crewes (1623-1677), emigrated to Virginia by 1655 and acquired a 541 acre plantation at Turkey Island.
