Betty HemingsElizabeth Hemings (c. 1735 – 1807) was an enslaved woman of mixed ethnicity in colonial Virginia. With her enslaver, planterJohn Wayles, it is claimed she had six children, including Sally Hemings. These children were three-quarters white, and, following the condition of their mother, they were considered slaves from birth; they were possibly half-siblings to Wayles's daughter, Martha Jefferson.
Martha Jefferson RandolphMartha "Patsy" Randolph (néeJefferson; September 27, 1772 – October 10, 1836) was the eldest daughter of Thomas Jefferson (the third president of the United States) and his wife, Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson. She was born at Monticello, near Charlottesville, Virginia. Randolph's mother died when she was nearly 10 years old, when only two out of her five siblings were alive. Her father saw that she had a good education.
Mary Jefferson EppesMary Jefferson Eppes (August 1, 1778 – April 17, 1804), known as Polly in childhood and Maria as an adult, was the younger of Thomas Jefferson's two daughters with his wife who survived beyond the age of 3. She married a first cousin, John Wayles Eppes, and had three children with him. Only their son Francis W. Eppes survived childhood. Maria died months after childbirth.
Elk Hill (Goochland, Virginia)Elk Hill, also known as Harrison's Elk Hill, is a historic plantation home located near Goochland, Goochland County, Virginia. It was built between 1835 and 1839, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, stuccoed brick central-hall-plan house in the Greek Revival style. It has a two-story rear ell. The front facade features a one-story Tuscan orderportico consisting of paired rectangular wooden pillars supporting a full entablature.John WaylesJohn Wayles (January 31, 1715 – May 28, 1773) was a colonial American planter, slave trader and lawyer in colonial Virginia. He is historically best known as the father-in-law of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Wayles married three times, with these marriages producing eleven children; only five of them lived to adulthood.Sally HemingsSally Hemings (c. 1773–1835) was an enslaved woman, inherited among many others by the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, from his father-in-law, John Wayles. Her mother was Elizabeth "Betty" Hemings. Her father was Wayles, the enslaver of Betty Hemings who owned her from the time of her birth. Hemings traveled to join Jefferson in Paris, France in 1787.
Thomas JeffersonFounding Father, U.S. president from 1801 to 1809Personal detailsBorn(1743-04-13)April 13, 1743Shadwell Plantation, Virginia, British AmericaDiedJuly 4, 1826(1826-07-04) (aged 83)Monticello, Virginia, U.S.Resting placeMonticello, Virginia, U.S.PartyDemocratic-RepublicanSpouseMartha Wayles (m. 1772; died 1782)Children6 with Martha Wayles, including: Martha Jefferson RandolphMary Jefferson EppesUp to 6 with Sally Hemings, including: Madison HemingsEston HemingsParentsPeter JeffersonJane RandolphEducationCollege of William & MaryOccupationPoliticianLawyerBook CollectorSignatureMilitary serviceAllegianceUnited StatesBranch/serviceVirginia militiaYears of service1775–1776RankColonelUnitAlbemarle County MilitiaBattles/warsAmerican Revolutionary WarPhilosophical workEraAge of EnlightenmentRegionWestern philosophyAmerican philosophySchoolClassical liberalismDeismInstitutionsAmerican Philosophical SocietyMain interestsClassical HistoryTheologyPhilosophyPhilologyMathematicsEngineeringArchitectureBook CollectingClassical MusicNotable worksDeclaration of Independence (1776)Notes on Virginia (1785)Jefferson's Manual (1801)Jefferson Bible (1820)Notable ideasSee listAll men are created equalEmpire of LibertyEntangling alliancesJeffersonian democracyLife, Liberty and the pursuit of HappinessNatural aristocracySeparation of church and stateStrict constructionismWard republicViews on educationViews on Native AmericansViews on slaveryViews on religionThomas Jefferson (April 13[O.S. April 2], 1743 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809.Jane Randolph JeffersonJane Randolph Jefferson (February 10, 1720 – March 31, 1776) was the wife of Peter Jefferson and the mother of US president Thomas Jefferson. Born in the parish of Shadwell, near London, she was the daughter of Isham Randolph, a ship's captain and a planter. Jefferson was proud of her heritage and brought customs of aristocracy to her family. Jefferson was revered within her family's household and positively influenced her son, Thomas Jefferson.
Maiden and married namesWhen a person (traditionally the wife in many cultures) assumes the family name of their spouse, in some countries and cultures that name replaces the person's previous surname, which in the case of the wife is called the maiden name ("birth name" is also used as a gender-neutral or masculine substitute for maiden name), whereas a married name is a family name or surname adopted upon marriage. In some jurisdictions, changing names requires a legal process.
Governor of VirginiaThe governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia is the head of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The governor is head of the executive branch of the government of Virginia and is the commander-in-chief of the Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force. Three signatories of the Declaration of Independence served as governor of Virginia and three governors became president of the United States: Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler.
Old Style and New Style datesOld Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) indicate dating systems before and after a calendar change, respectively. Usually, they refer to the change from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar as enacted in various European countries between 1582 and 1923. Consequently, the same day can have two dates, one for each calendar used to record it.
President of the United StatesThe president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. The power of the presidency has grown since the first president, George Washington, took office in 1789.
Martha Jefferson RandolphMartha "Patsy" Randolph (néeJefferson; September 27, 1772 – October 10, 1836) was the eldest daughter of Thomas Jefferson (the third president of the United States) and his wife, Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson. She was born at Monticello, near Charlottesville, Virginia. Randolph's mother died when she was nearly 10 years old, when only two out of her five siblings were alive. Her father saw that she had a good education.Mary Jefferson EppesMary Jefferson Eppes (August 1, 1778 – April 17, 1804), known as Polly in childhood and Maria as an adult, was the younger of Thomas Jefferson's two daughters with his wife who survived beyond the age of 3. She married a first cousin, John Wayles Eppes, and had three children with him. Only their son Francis W. Eppes survived childhood. Maria died months after childbirth.Elk Hill (Goochland, Virginia)Elk Hill, also known as Harrison's Elk Hill, is a historic plantation home located near Goochland, Goochland County, Virginia. It was built between 1835 and 1839, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, stuccoed brick central-hall-plan house in the Greek Revival style. It has a two-story rear ell. The front facade features a one-story Tuscan orderportico consisting of paired rectangular wooden pillars supporting a full entablature.John WaylesJohn Wayles (January 31, 1715 – May 28, 1773) was a colonial American planter, slave trader and lawyer in colonial Virginia. He is historically best known as the father-in-law of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Wayles married three times, with these marriages producing eleven children; only five of them lived to adulthood.Sally HemingsSally Hemings (c. 1773–1835) was an enslaved woman, inherited among many others by the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, from his father-in-law, John Wayles. Her mother was Elizabeth "Betty" Hemings. Her father was Wayles, the enslaver of Betty Hemings who owned her from the time of her birth. Hemings traveled to join Jefferson in Paris, France in 1787.Thomas JeffersonFounding Father, U.S. president from 1801 to 1809Personal detailsBorn(1743-04-13)April 13, 1743Shadwell Plantation, Virginia, British AmericaDiedJuly 4, 1826(1826-07-04) (aged 83)Monticello, Virginia, U.S.Resting placeMonticello, Virginia, U.S.PartyDemocratic-RepublicanSpouseMartha Wayles (m. 1772; died 1782)Children6 with Martha Wayles, including: Martha Jefferson RandolphMary Jefferson EppesUp to 6 with Sally Hemings, including: Madison HemingsEston HemingsParentsPeter JeffersonJane RandolphEducationCollege of William & MaryOccupationPoliticianLawyerBook CollectorSignatureMilitary serviceAllegianceUnited StatesBranch/serviceVirginia militiaYears of service1775–1776RankColonelUnitAlbemarle County MilitiaBattles/warsAmerican Revolutionary WarPhilosophical workEraAge of EnlightenmentRegionWestern philosophyAmerican philosophySchoolClassical liberalismDeismInstitutionsAmerican Philosophical SocietyMain interestsClassical HistoryTheologyPhilosophyPhilologyMathematicsEngineeringArchitectureBook CollectingClassical MusicNotable worksDeclaration of Independence (1776)Notes on Virginia (1785)Jefferson's Manual (1801)Jefferson Bible (1820)Notable ideasSee listAll men are created equalEmpire of LibertyEntangling alliancesJeffersonian democracyLife, Liberty and the pursuit of HappinessNatural aristocracySeparation of church and stateStrict constructionismWard republicViews on educationViews on Native AmericansViews on slaveryViews on religionThomas Jefferson (April 13[O.S. April 2], 1743 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809.Jane Randolph JeffersonJane Randolph Jefferson (February 10, 1720 – March 31, 1776) was the wife of Peter Jefferson and the mother of US president Thomas Jefferson. Born in the parish of Shadwell, near London, she was the daughter of Isham Randolph, a ship's captain and a planter. Jefferson was proud of her heritage and brought customs of aristocracy to her family. Jefferson was revered within her family's household and positively influenced her son, Thomas Jefferson.Maiden and married namesWhen a person (traditionally the wife in many cultures) assumes the family name of their spouse, in some countries and cultures that name replaces the person's previous surname, which in the case of the wife is called the maiden name ("birth name" is also used as a gender-neutral or masculine substitute for maiden name), whereas a married name is a family name or surname adopted upon marriage. In some jurisdictions, changing names requires a legal process.Governor of VirginiaThe governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia is the head of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The governor is head of the executive branch of the government of Virginia and is the commander-in-chief of the Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force. Three signatories of the Declaration of Independence served as governor of Virginia and three governors became president of the United States: Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler.Old Style and New Style datesOld Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) indicate dating systems before and after a calendar change, respectively. Usually, they refer to the change from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar as enacted in various European countries between 1582 and 1923. Consequently, the same day can have two dates, one for each calendar used to record it.President of the United StatesThe president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. The power of the presidency has grown since the first president, George Washington, took office in 1789.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.