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Transfer of Caesar to Thomas Jefferson, 29 Sept. 1773 Status: Transfer 29 Sept. 1773 Lego Jane Jefferson conveys eleven people to Thomas Jefferson as compensation for her debts he paid. Although her will conveyed four of these people to her other children, Jefferson retains ownership of all eleven people as he was never reimbursed for the debt repayment. 1773-09-29 1773-09-29 Buyer Or Grantee, Mentioned, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Farm Laborer
Transfer of people at Shadwell to Thomas Jefferson, 29 Sept. 1773 Status: Transfer 29 Sept. 1773 Shadwell Jane Jefferson conveys eleven people to Thomas Jefferson as compensation for her debts he paid. Although her will conveyed four of these people to her other children, Jefferson retains ownership of all eleven people as he was never reimbursed for the debt repayment. 1773-09-29 1773-09-29 Buyer Or Grantee, Mentioned, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Farm Laborer, Tradesman
Roll taken of people enslaved at Dunlora, 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1774 Dunlora Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Eigtheen people are recorded at Dunlora. 1774 1774 Enumerated, Originator Farm Laborer
Roll taken of people enslaved at Elk Hill, 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1774 Elk Hill Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. 74 people are recorded at Elk Hil. 1774 1774 Enumerated, Originator Farm Laborer, Shoemaker
Roll taken of people enslaved at Lego, 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1774 Lego Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Five people are recorded at Lego. 1774 1774 Enumerated, Originator Farm Laborer
Roll taken of people enslaved at Monticello, 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1774 Monticello Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. 45 people are recorded at Monticello. 1774 1774 Enumerated, Originator Carpenter, Farm Laborer, Waterman
Roll taken of people enslaved at Poplar Forest, 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1774 Poplar Forest Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Twelve people are recorded at Poplar Forest. 1774 1774 Enumerated, Originator Blacksmith, Farm Laborer
Roll taken of people enslaved at Shadwell, 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1774 Shadwell Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Eighteen people are recorded at Shadwell. 1774 1774 Enumerated, Originator Farm Laborer
Roll taken of people enslaved at Wingo’s, 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1774 Wingo's Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Fifteen people are recorded at Wingo’s. 1774 1774 Enumerated, Originator Farm Laborer
Loan of Betty to Henry Mullins, 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_loan 1774 From Shadwell Betty is loaned to Henry Mullins. 1774 1774 Employer, Hired, Hiring Out
Distribution of blankets and beds at Elk Hill, 1774 Provisions: Supplies 1774 Elk Hill Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Elk Hill. 1774 1774 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Waterman
Distribution of blankets and beds at Lego and Shadwell, 1774 Provisions: Supplies 1774 Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Lego and Shadwell. 1774 1774 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of blankets and beds at Monticello, 1774 Provisions: Supplies 1774 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Monticello. 1774 1774 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of blankets and beds at Poplar Forest and Dunlora, 1774 Provisions: Supplies 1774 Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Poplar Forest and Dunlora. 1774 1774 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Transfer of Patty to Mrs. Harris, 1777 Status: Transfer 1774 From Elk Hill Patty is transferred from Thomas Jefferson to “Mrs. Harris.” 1774 1774 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Roll taken of people enslaved at Lego, 14 Jan. 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 14 Jan. 1774 Lego Thomas Jefferson records people enslaved on his various properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Enumerated, Originator Farm Laborer
Roll taken of people enslaved at Monticello, 14 Jan. 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 14 Jan. 1774 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records people enslaved on his various properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Enumerated, Originator Farm Laborer, Tradesman
Roll taken of people enslaved at Shadwell, 14 Jan. 1774 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 14 Jan. 1774 Shadwell Thomas Jefferson records people enslaved on his various properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Enumerated, Originator Farm Laborer
Transfer of eight people at Angola from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 Angola Eight people at Angola are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Farm Laborer
Transfer of four people at Bridge Quarter from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 Bridge Quarter Four people at Bridge Quarter are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Farm Laborer
Transfer of nine people at Crank’s from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 Crank's Nine people at Crank’s are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor Farm Laborer, Waterman
Transfer of 34 people at Elk Hill from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 34 people at Elk Hill are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Carpenter, Farm Laborer, Waterman
Transfer of nine people at the Forest from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 Forest (Charles City County) Nine people in Charles City County are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Farm Laborer
Transfer of seventeen people at Guinea from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 Guinea Seventeen people at Guinea are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Blacksmith, Carpenter, Farm Laborer, Shoemaker
Transfer of 30 people at Indian Camp from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 Indian Camp 30 people at Indian Camp are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Farm Laborer
Transfer of 10 people at Judith’s Creek from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 Judith's Creek Ten people at Judith’s Creek (or Dunlora) are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Farm Laborer, Waterman
Transfer of three people at Liggon’s from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 Liggon's Peter, his wife Hannah, and their daughter Betty are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor Farm Laborer
Transfer of six people at Poplar Forest from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 Poplar Forest Six people at Poplar Forest are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Blacksmith, Farm Laborer
Transfer of five people at Wingo’s from the estate of John Wayles, 14 Jan. 1774 Status: Transfer 14 Jan. 1774 Wingo's Five people at Wingo’s are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. 1774-01-14 1774-01-14 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Farm Laborer
Death of Mary, Feb. 1774 LifeEvent: Death  Feb. 1774 Elk Hill Mary is recorded as deceased. 1774-02 1774-02 Deceased
Distribution of blankets and beds, 1776 Provisions: Supplies 1776 Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds. 1776 1776 Originator, Receives Provisions Shoemaker
Freedom seeking of Barnaby, 1781 Status: FreedomSeeker 1781 From Monticello To British Encampment Barnaby escapes from Monticello during a British invasion. 1781 1781 Freedom Seeker
Freedom seeking of people enslaved in Cumberland County, 1781 Status: FreedomSeeker 1781 From Cumberland To British Encampment Eleven people enslaved by Thomas Jefferson escape from Cumberland County during a British invasion, most of them part of Hannibal and Patty’s family. 1781 1781 Freedom Seeker
Freedom seeking of people enslaved at Elk Hill, 1781 Status: FreedomSeeker 1781 From Elk Hill To British Encampment Eight people enslaved by Thomas Jefferson escape from Elk Hill during a British invasion. 1781 1781 Freedom Seeker
Freedom seeking of people enslaved at Shadwell, 1781 Status: FreedomSeeker 1781 From Shadwell To British Encampment Four people enslaved by Thomas Jefferson escape from Shadwell during a British invasion. 1781 1781 Freedom Seeker
Freedom seeking of Barnaby, 1781 Travel: Relocation 1781 From British Encampment To Monticello Barnaby returns to Monticello after escaping during a British invasion. 1781 1781 Traveler
Return of freedom seekers to Cumberland County, 1781 Travel: Relocation 1781 From British Encampment To Cumberland Lucy and Isabel return to the plantation in Cumberland County after escaping during a British invasion. 1781 1781 Traveler
Return of freedom seekers to Elk Hill, 1781 Travel: Relocation 1781 From British Encampment To Elk Hill Five people return to the plantation at Elk Hill after escaping during a British invasion. 1781 1781 Traveler
Return of Will and Robin to Shadwell, 1781 Travel: Relocation 1781 From British Encampment To Shadwell Will and Robin return to the plantation at Shadwell after escaping during a British invasion. 1781 1781 Traveler
Delivery of nailrod by Phill, [ca. 1796-1800?] Labor: Manual 1782 Monticello Phill delivers 1,600 pounds of iron from Milton with three mules. 1782 1782 Laborer Wagoner
Delivery of nailrod by Tom Shackleford, [ca. 1796-1800?] Labor: Manual [ca. 1796-1800?] Monticello Tom Shackleford delivers 15 bundles of nailroad, weighing over 800 pounds, from Milton with three mules. 1782 1782 Laborer Wagoner
Transfer of Isabel to Anna Marks Status: Transfer  Feb. 1782 From Elk Hill Isabel is transferred from Thomas Jefferson to his sister, Anna Marks, after the death of Isabel’s parents and siblings. 1782-02 1782-02 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Roll taken of people enslaved in Albemarle, 1783 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1783 Albemarle County Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. He records 129 people in Albemarle County, but only 128 names are visible on the manuscript. 1783 1783 Enumerated, Originator Blacksmith, Shoemaker
Roll taken of people enslaved at Elk Hill, 1783 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1783 Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. 31 people are recorded at Elk Hill. 1783 1783 Enumerated, Originator
Roll taken of people enslaved at Poplar Forest, 1783 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1783 Poplar Forest Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. 35 people are recorded at Poplar Forest. 1783 1783 Enumerated, Originator
Roll taken of people enslaved at Willis Creek, 1783 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1783 Willis Creek Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. Nine people are recorded at Willis Creek. 1783 1783 Enumerated, Originator
Sale of Dilcey to Joseph Ashley, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Dilcey is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Ashley during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Aggy to John Austin, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Aggy is sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Austin during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Natt to James Carter, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Natt is sold by Thomas Jefferson to James Carter during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Sue, Gloster, and Sally to Robert Coleman, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Sue and her children Gloster and Sally are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Robert Coleman during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Sally and John to James Foster, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Sally and John are sold by Thomas Jefferson to James Foster during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Billy Warny to Philip Gooch, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Billy Warny is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Philip Gooch during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Tomo to Richard James, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Tomo sold by Thomas Jefferson to Richard James during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Peter, Hannah, and children to Vincent Markham, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Peter, Hannah, and their children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Vincent Markham during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Stephen to Thomas Norris, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Stephen is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Norris during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Harry to Thomas Randolph, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Harry is sold by Thomas Jefferson to “Thomas Randolph” during a sale at Elk Hill. It is unclear which Thomas Randolph this sale refers to. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Judy and Dinah to Tandy Rice, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Judy and her mother Dinah are sold by Thomas Jefferson to X during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Sanco and Nanny to William Richardson, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Siblings Sanco and Nanny are sold by Thomas Jefferson to William Richardson during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Daniel to George Saunders, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Daniel are sold by Thomas Jefferson to George Saunders during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Phillip to Miles Selden, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Phillip is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Miles Selden during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Ambrose, Hannah, and children to Samuel Woodson, 31 Jan. 1785 Status: Sale 31 Jan. 1785 From Elk Hill Ambrose, Hannah, and five of their children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Woodson during a sale at Elk Hill. 1785-01-31 1785-01-31 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Transfer of ten people to Hastings Marks, [ca. 1788] Status: Transfer ca. 1788 Ten people are transferred from Thomas Jefferson to Hastings Marks following his marriage to Jefferson’s sister, Anne Scott Jefferson Marks. 1788 1788 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Frankey Gillette to George Gilmer, [ca. 1789] Status: Sale ca. 1789 Frankey Gillette is sold by Thomas Jefferson to George Gilmer. 1789 1789 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Endowment of 27 people to Thomas Mann Randolph, 21 Feb. 1790 Status: Transfer 21 Feb. 1790 27 enslaved persons are transferred by Thomas Jefferson as part of a marriage settlement between his daughter Martha and Thomas Mann Randolph. 1790-02-21 1790-02-21 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Transfer of eight people to Thomas Mann Randolph, 6 Nov. 1790 Status: Transfer 6 Nov. 1790 Eight additional enslaved persons are transferred by Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph. 1790-11-06 1790-11-06 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of four people to John Bolling, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County Four people sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Bolling during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of five people to John Christian, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County Five people are sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Christian during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Charles, Betty, and Peter to John Depriest, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County Charles, Betty, and her son Peter are sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Depriest during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Billy to Joseph Dickinson, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County “Billy” is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Dickinson during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Ned, Phoebe, and children to William Harris, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County Ned, Phoebe, and their three children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to William Harris during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Lucy to Robert Hawkins, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County Lucy is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Robert Hawkins during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Unfulfilled sale of James, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County James is listed at a sale in Bedford County by Thomas Jefferson, but no buyer is listed and the record is marked through. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Tom, Mima, and children to Daniel Perrow, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County Tom, Mima, and their four children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Perrow during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Milly to William Philips, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County Milly is sold by Thomas Jefferson to William Philips during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Samson and Beck to George Reeveley, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County Samson and Beck are sold by Thomas Jefferson to George Reeveley during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Annaky to Reuben Smith, Dec. 1791 Status: Sale  Dec. 1791 From Bedford County Annaky is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Reuben Smith during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. 1791-12 1791-12 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Roll taken of people enslaved at Poplar Forest, 17 Aug. 1792 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 17 Aug. 1792 Poplar Forest Bowling Clark records a list of people enslaved by Thomas Jefferson at Poplar Forest, organized by family groups. 1792-08-17 1792-08-17 Enumerated, Originator Blacksmith, Overseer
Sale of Mary Hemings Bell and children to Thomas Bell, 20 Sept. 1792 Status: Sale 20 Sept. 1792 From Albemarle County Mary Hemings Bell and her two children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Bell, at her request. 1792-09-20 1792-09-20 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Judy and Amy to James Branch, 14 Dec. 1792 Status: Sale 14 Dec. 1792 From Bedford County Judy and her daughter Amy are sold by Thomas Jefferson to James Branch during a sale in Bedford County. 1792-12-14 1792-12-14 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Frank to John Clarke, 14 Dec. 1792 Status: Sale 14 Dec. 1792 From Bedford County Frank is sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Clarke during a sale in Bedford County. 1792-12-14 1792-12-14 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Sam, Dilcy, and children to Joshua Early, 14 Dec. 1792 Status: Sale 14 Dec. 1792 From Bedford County Sam, Dilcy, and their three children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Joshua Early during a sale in Bedford County. 1792-12-14 1792-12-14 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of York to Robert Hawkins, 14 Dec. 1792 Status: Sale 14 Dec. 1792 From Bedford County York is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Robert Hawkins during a sale in Bedford County. 1792-12-14 1792-12-14 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of James, 14 Dec. 1792 Status: Sale 14 Dec. 1792 From Bedford County James is sold by Thomas Jefferson during a sale in Bedford County; no buyer is listed. 1792-12-14 1792-12-14 Associated, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Will to Daniel B. Perrow, 14 Dec. 1792 Status: Sale 14 Dec. 1792 From Bedford County Will is sold by Thomas Jefferson to X during a sale in Bedford County. 1792-12-14 1792-12-14 Associated, Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Dinah and children to James Kinsolving, 15 Jan. 1793 Status: Sale 15 Jan. 1793 From Albemarle County Dinah and her daughters Sally and Lizzy are sold by Thomas Jefferson to James Kinsolving. Kinsolving lives in the vicinity of Randolph Jefferson, the enslaver of Dinah’s husband Orange. 1793-01-15 1793-01-15 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Production of nails, 1794 Labor: Manual 1794 Monticello George Granger Jr. supervises the nailery, reporting on the boys’ average work. George receives a percentage of profits from nails sold. 1794 1794 Laborer, Supervisor Nailer, Overseer
Sale of Thenia and children to James Monroe, 19 Sept. 1794 Status: Sale 19 Sept. 1794 From Bedford County Thenia and her five children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe. 1794-09-19 1794-09-19 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Roll taken of people enslaved in Bedford County, Nov. 1794 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory  Nov. 1794 Bedford County Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties and where they will be settled the following year. 49 people are recorded in Bedford County. 1794-11 1794-11 Enumerated, Originator Blacksmith
Roll taken of people enslaved at Lego, Nov. 1794 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory Nov. 1794 Lego Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties and where they will be settled the following year. Fifteen people are recorded at Lego. 1794-11 1794-11 Enumerated, Originator
Roll taken of people enslaved at Monticello, Nov. 1794 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory  Nov. 1794 Monticello Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties and where they will be settled the following year. 64 people are recorded at Monticello. 1794-11 1794-11 Enumerated, Originator Blacksmith, Carpenter, Carter, Spinner
Roll taken of people enslaved at Shadwell, Nov. 1794 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory  Nov. 1794 Shadwell Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties and where they will be settled the following year. Eleven people are recorded at Shadwell. 1794-11 1794-11 Enumerated, Originator
Roll taken of people enslaved at Tufton, Nov. 1794 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory  Nov. 1794 Tufton Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties and where they will be settled the following year. Fifteen people are recorded at Tufton. 1794-11 1794-11 Enumerated, Originator
Distribution of clothing materials, Dec. 1794 Provisions: Clothing  Dec. 1794 Thomas Jefferson calculates alottments for clothing and other supplies to people, with quantity determined by age and size. This includes Irish linen, coats, overalls, callimanco, flannel, bearskin, and stockings. 1794-12 1794-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of clothing and textiles, Dec. 1794 Provisions: Supplies Dec. 1794 Thomas Jefferson calculates alottments for clothing and other supplies to people, with quantity determined by age and size. This includes linen, cloth, thread, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes. 1794-12 1794-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Carpenter, Gardener, Shoemaker, Wagoner
Distribution of corn at Monticello, ca. 15 Dec. 1794 Provisions: Food 15 Dec. 1794 to 15 Nov. 1795 Monticello Barrels of corn for people and livestock are rationed over a 335 day period. 1794-12-15 1795-11-15 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Overseer
Distribution of corn at Shadwell, ca. 15 Dec. 1794 Provisions: Food 15 Dec. 1794 to 15 Nov. 1795 Shadwell Barrels of corn for people and livestock are rationed over a 335 day period. 1794-12-15 1795-11-15 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Overseer
Manumission of Robert Hemmings, 24 Dec. 1794 Status: Manumission 24 Dec. 1794 Robert Hemmings is manumitted by Thomas Jefferson to be with his wife Dolly and their daughter. George Stras, who enslaves Dolly, pays Jefferson for the manumission under the condition that Hemmings repays him. 1794-12-24 1794-12-24 Associated, Emancipated, Manumitter, Mentioned
Distribution of clothing, 1795 Provisions: Clothing 1795 Clothing and textiles are distributed to enslaved and hired persons, inlucding linen, wool, cotton, stockings, shoes, blankets, and beds. 1795 1795 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Blacksmith, Carpenter, Gardener, Joiner
Distribution of bread, 1795 Provisions: Food 1795 Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers. The source material organizes people into lists by overseer. 1795 1795 Associated, Provisioner, Receives Provisions Joiner, Overseer, Shoemaker, Wagoner
Manual work of John and others, 9 Mar. 1795 Labor: Manual 9 Mar. 1795 John and four other people turned clay for bricks and cut firewood. 1795-03-09 1795-03-09 Laborer Farm Laborer
Manual work of John and others, 19 Mar. 1795 Labor: Manual 19 Mar. 1795 John and several unknown persons cut pine and hickory trees for firewood and other uses. 1795-03-19 1795-03-19 Laborer Farm Laborer
Harvesting of wheat at Shadwell, 27 June 1795 Labor: Agricultural 27 June 1795 Shadwell 64 people participate in the wheat harvest at Shadwell, with each person assigned a role as cradler, reaper, stacker, or gatherer. 1795-06-27 1795-06-27 Laborer Farm Laborer
Distribution of farming tools, Nov. 1795 Provisions: Supplies  Nov. 1795 Twelve people are supplied with hoes, axes, or wedges. 1795-11 1795-11 Receives Provisions
Delivery of nailrod by Toby Jr., [ca. 1796-1800?] Labor: Manual [ca. 1796-1800?] Monticello Toby Jr. delivers 28 bundles of nailrod, weighing 1,568 pounds, from Milton with four oxen and a horse. 1796 1800 Laborer Wagoner
Distribution of fish, [1796] Provisions: Food [1796] Thomas Jefferson records distribution of fish. 1796 1796 Receives Provisions Wagoner
Distribution of bread at Monticello, 1796 Provisions: Food 1796 Monticello Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers. The source material organizes people into lists by overseer. 1796 1796 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Blacksmith, Cook, Joiner, Shoemaker
Distribution of bread at Monticello and Tufton, 1796 Provisions: Food 1796 Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers listed under overseer Hugh Petit. 1796 1796 Associated, Provisioner, Receives Provisions Farm Laborer, Gardener, Overseer
Distribution of fish and rations at the Monticello house, 1796 Provisions: Food 1796 Monticello House Fish and other rations are distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. 1796 1796 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Shoemaker
Distribution of fish and rations on Monticello mountain, 1796 Provisions: Food 1796 Monticello Fish and other rations are distributed to people living on the Monticello mountain. 1796 1796 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of fish and rations at Shadwell, 1796 Provisions: Food 1796 Shadwell Fish and other rations are distributed to people living at Shadwell. 1796 1796 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread at Monticello and Tufton, 1796 Provisions: Food 1796 Shadwell Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers listed under overseer William Page at Shadwell. 1796 1796 Associated, Provisioner, Receives Provisions Farm Laborer
Distribution of clothing and bedding, 1796 Provisions: Supplies 1796 Linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes are distributed to 134 people enslaved or hired by Thomas Jefferson. 1796 1796 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Blacksmith, Carpenter, Gardener, Wagoner
Advising of George Granger on livestock, 10 Dec. 1796 Labor: Agricultural 10 Dec. 1796 Monticello George Granger advises Thomas Jefferson on arragenements for livestock, suggesting that 12 breeding sews should remain at Monticello. 1796-12-10 1796-12-10 Associated Overseer
Distribution of bread at the Monticello house, May 1797 Provisions: Food  May 1797 Monticello House Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. 1797-05 1797-05 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread on Monticello mountain, May 1796 Provisions: Food  May 1797 Monticello Bread is distributed to people living on the Monticello mountain. 1797-05 1797-05 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread at Shadwell, May 1797 Provisions: Food  May 1797 Shadwell Bread is distributed to people living at Shadwell. 1797-05 1797-05 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Endowment of enslaved persons to John Wayles Eppes, Oct. 1797 Status: Transfer  Oct. 1797 31 enslaved persons are transferred by Thomas Jefferson as part of a marriage settlement between his daughter Maria Eppes and John Wayles Eppes. 1797-10 1797-10 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Roll taken of people enslaved in Bedford County, 1798 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1798 Bedford County Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves in Bedford County from late 1798 to early 1799. 1798 1799 Enumerated, Originator Blacksmith
Roll taken of people enslaved at Monticello, 1798 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory 1798 Monticello Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves at Monticello from late 1798 to early 1799. 1798 1799 Enumerated, Originator Blacksmith, Shoemaker
Distribution of fish and beef at Monticello, ca. 1799 Provisions: Food 1799 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of fish and beef to people at Monticello. 1799 1799 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of fish and beef at Monticello House, ca. 1799 Provisions: Food 1799 Monticello House Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of fish and beef to people at Monticello House. 1799 1799 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of fish and beef, 1799 Provisions: Food 1799 Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of fish and beef rations. 1799 1799 Provisioner, Receivies Provisions Shoemaker
Illnesses during grain harvest, 27 June 1799 Health: Illness 27 June 1799 Several people are not assigned to work in the grain harvest due to illness. 1799-06-27 1799-06-27 Ill Or Injured
Labor: Agricultural 27 June 1799 People participate in the grain harvest at the South Field. 1799-06-27 1799-06-27 Laborer Coalburner, Cook, Farm Laborer, Waterman
Distribution of clothing and bedding, Oct. 1799 Provisions: Supplies  Oct. 1799 Linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes are distributed to people enslaved or hired by Thomas Jefferson 1799-10 1799-10 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Shoemaker
Advising on orchard management by George Granger, 1 Nov. 1799 Labor: Agricultural 1 Nov. 1799 Monticello George Granger advises Thomas Jefferson on apple orchard management and cider production. 1799-11-01 1799-11-01 Associated, Laborer
Illnessess during crop harvest, 15 July 1800 Health: Illness 15 July 1800 Several people are not assigned to work in the crop harvest due to illness. 1800-07-15 1800-07-15 Ill Or Injured
Harvesting of crops, 15 July 1800 Labor: Agricultural 15 July 1800 People work in the crop harvest. 1800-07-15 1800-07-15 Laborer Cook, Farm Laborer, Waterman
Distribution of clothing, blankets, beds, etc., Nov. 1800 Provisions: Clothing  Nov. 1800 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes to people. 1800-11 1800-11 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Wagoner
Roll taken of people retained from lease, [1801] Commercial: Enslaved_inventory [1801] Thomas Jefferson documented who remained after leasing 47 people to John Craven. 1801 1801 Enumerated Wagoner
Lease of 47 people to John Craven, 1801 Commercial: Enslaved_loan 1801 47 people are leased from Thomas Jefferson to John H. Craven 1801 1801 Employer, Hired, Hiring Out
Freedom Seeking of James Hemings, Apr. 1804 Status: FreedomSeeker Apr. 1804 James Hemings was noted as “run away” in April of 1804. 1804-04 1804-04 Freedom Seeker
Roll taken of people in Bedford County, July 1805 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory July 1805 Bedford County Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves in Bedford County. 1805-07 1805-07 Enumerated Blacksmith
Distribution of blankets, ca. Nov. 1805 Provisions: Supplies ca. Nov. 1805 Monticello Thomas Jefferson calculates alottments of blanekts to people, calculating the total number given to each person. 1805-11 1805-11 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Schedule for distribution of blankets and beds, 1808-1810 Provisions: Supplies 1808-1810 Thomas Jefferson records a schedule for the distribution of blankets to people from 1808 through 1810. 1808 1810 Receives Provisions
Travel of David Hern to Washington, D.C. [ca. 25 Aug. 1809] Travel: Temporary ca. 25 Aug. 1809 From Monticello To Washington, DC David Hern Jr. is sent by Thomas Jefferson on errand with cart to Washington, D.C. 1809-08 1809-08 Mentioned, Traveler Wagoner
Distribution of great coats, ca. 1810 Provisions: Clothing 1810 Thomas Jefferson distributes two great coats. 1810 1810 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of hats, 1810 Provisions: Clothing 1810 Hats are distributed to people. 1810 1810 Receives Provisions
Distribution of food rations at Lego, 1810 Provisions: Food 1810 Lego Total pounds, possibly of ham, distributed as rations for people at Lego in 1810. 1810 1810 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of food rations at Monticello Farm, 1810 Provisions: Food 1810 Monticello Total pounds, possibly of ham, distributed as rations for people at Monticello Farm in 1810. 1810 1810 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of food rations at Monticello House, 1810 Provisions: Food 1810 Monticello House Total pounds, possibly of ham, distributed as rations for people at Monticello House in 1810. 1810 1810 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Gardener
Distribution of food rations at Tufton, 1810 Provisions: Food 1810 Tufton Total pounds, possibly of ham, distributed as rations for people at Tufton in 1810. 1810 1810 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Construction of house for Bagwell Granger, [ca. 1810] Provisions: Housing [ca. 1810] David, Lewis, and Abraham complete the carpentry work for Bagwell’s house in six days. 1810 1810 Laborer, Receives Provisions Carpenter
Distribution of sifters, 1810 Provisions: Supplies 1810 Thomas Jefferson documents the distribution of sifters to people. 1810 1810 Receives Provisions
Ploughing of fields by Thruston Hern, 9 Jan. 1810 Labor: Agricultural 09 Jan. 1810 Thruston Hern guides the ploughs, completing roughly 600 feet an hour. 1810-01-09 1810-01-09 Laborer Farm Laborer
Roll taken of people at Lego, Feb. 1810 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory Feb. 1810 Lego Thomas Jefferson documents people living at Lego. 1810-02 1810-02 Enumerated
Roll taken of people at the Monticello house, Feb. 1810 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory Feb. 1810 Monticello House Thomas Jefferson documents people living by the Monticello house. 1810-02 1810-02 Enumerated House Servant
Roll taken of people at Tufton, Feb. 1810 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory Feb. 1810 Tufton Thomas Jefferson documents people living at Tufton. 1810-02 1810-02 Enumerated
Distribution of bread at Lego, Feb. 1810 Provisions: Food  Feb. 1810 Lego Bread is distributed to people living at Lego. 1810-02 1810-02 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Overseer
Distribution of bread at Monticello, Feb. 1810 Provisions: Food  Feb. 1810 Monticello House Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. 1810-02 1810-02 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread at Monticello plantation, Feb. 1810 Provisions: Food  Feb. 1810 Monticello Bread is distributed to people living at the “farm” at Monticello. 1810-02 1810-02 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread at Tufton, Feb. 1810 Provisions: Food  Feb. 1810 Tufton Bread is distributed to people living at Tufton. 1810-02 1810-02 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Roll taken of people at Poplar Forest, Apr. 1810 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory Apr. 1810 Poplar Forest Thomas Jefferson documents people living at Poplar Forest. 1810-04 1810-04 Enumerated Blacksmith
Roll taken of people at Bear Creek, Apr. 1810 Commercial: Enslaved_inventory Apr. 1810 Bear Creek Thomas Jefferson documents people living at Bear Creek 1810-04 1810-04 Enumerated
Distribution of clothing materials, ca. Dec. 1810 Provisions: Clothing  Dec. 1810 Monticello Thomas Jefferson calculates alottments for clothing and other supplies to people, with quantity determined by age and size. This includes Irish linen, coats, overalls, callimanco, flannel, bearskin, and stockings. 1810-12 1810-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of hats, 1811 Provisions: Clothing 1811 Thomas Jefferson documents the distribution of hats to people. 1811 1811 Receivies Provisions
Schedule for "rotation" of blankets and beds for 1811-1819, ca. 1811 Provisions: Supplies 1811 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records schedule for “rotation” of blankets and beds to people between 1811 through 1819. 1811 1811 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Blacksmith
Distribution of sifters, 1811 Provisions: Supplies 1811 Thomas Jefferson documents the distribution of sifters to people. 1811 1811 Receivies Provisions
Distribution of pots to women at Lego, 28 Apr. 1811 Provisions: Supplies 28 Apr. 1811 Lego Thomas Jefferson supplies pots to several women living at Lego. 1811-04-28 1811-04-28 Receives Provisions
Distribution of supplies to John and Virginia, 28 May 1811 Provisions: Supplies 28 May 1811 John and Virginia are given a sifter, pot, and a bed. 1811-05-28 1811-05-28 Receives Provisions
Distribution of summer clothing, 16 June 1811 Provisions: Clothing 16 June 1811 Thomas Jefferson distributes summer clothing. 1811-06-16 1811-06-16 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Blacksmith work of Joseph Fossett, [ca. 18 Nov. 1811] Commercial: Services 18 Nov. 1811 Joseph Fossett reported to Thomas Jefferson on income he made from plating saddle trees for Mr. Burnley. 1811-11-18 1811-11-18 Employer, Hired, Hiring Out Blacksmith
Request for Joseph Fossett to plate saddle trees, 9 Mar. 1812 Commercial: Services 9 Mar. 1812 Albemarle County William Watson requests permission for Joseph Fossett to plate saddle trees. 1812-03-09 1812-03-09 Employer, Hired, Hiring Out, Mentioned Blacksmith
Carpentry work on window blinds, June 1812 Labor: Artisanal  June 1812 Monticello John Hemmings and Lewis craft sets of Venetian blinds, completing one a week. 1812-06 1812-06 Laborer Carpenter, Joiner
Marriage of William Scott and Elizabeth Hemmings, 28 Aug. 1812 LifeEvent: Marriage 28 Aug. 1812 Richmond William Scott and Elizabeth Hemmings are married. Her father, Robert Hemmings, pays the marriage fee. The bond is witnessed by Thomas Howard. 1812-08-28 1812-08-28 Associated, Spouse, Witness
Clearing of land for Carlton path, Sept. 1812 Labor: Manual  Sept. 1812 Monticello Wormley Hughes and Edward Gillette clear and grade land for the Carlton path, completing about 50 yards a day for a four foot wide road. 1812-09 1812-09 Laborer
Request for work of Joseph Fossett, 23 Sept. 1812 Commercial: Enslaved_loan 23 Sept. 1812 Mary Walker Lewis requests Joseph Fossett’s assistance with unspecified work. 1812-09-23 1812-09-23 Employer, Hired, Hiring Out
Distribution of clothing, blankets, beds, etc., Dec. 1812 Provisions: Clothing  Dec. 1812 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of linen, wool, blankets, beds, hats, and sifters to people. 1812-12 1812-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of summer clothing, Dec. 1812 Provisions: Clothing  Dec. 1812 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of summer clothing to people. 1812-12 1812-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Provision of hat to Caesar, 1811 Provisions: Supplies 1813 Caesar is supplied a hat. 1813 1813
Distribution of clothing, blankets, beds, etc., Dec. 1813 Provisions: Clothing  Dec. 1813 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of shirts, plains, woolen, blankets, hats, beds, and socks to people. 1813-12 1813-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Blacksmith, Gardener
Carpentry work on carriage, 21 Mar. 1814 Labor: Artisanal 21 Mar. 1814 Monticello John Hemmings crafts the body of a landau carraige with assistance from Lewis. 1814-03-21 1814-03-21 Laborer Carpenter, Joiner
Travel of Burwell Colbert to Lynchburg, 11 Nov. 1814 Travel: Temporary 11 Nov. 1814 From Monticello To Lynchburg Burwell Colbert is sent by Thomas Jefferson to exchange currency in Lynchburg. He returns a two dollar South Carolina bill as change. 1814-11-11 1814-11-11 Mentioned, Traveler
Distribution of clothing, blankets, beds, etc., Dec. 1814 Provisions: Clothing  Dec. 1814 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of shirting, woolen, blankets, beds, hose, and hats to people. 1814-12 1814-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Blacksmith, Foreman, Gardener
Distribution of bread at Lego, 1815 Provisions: Food 1815 Lego Bread is distributed to people living at Lego. 1815 1815 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread at Monticello, 1815 Provisions: Food 1815 Monticello House Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. 1815 1815 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Foreman, Gardener
Distribution of bread at Monticello plantation, 1815 Provisions: Food 1815 Monticello Bread is distributed to people living at the “farm” at Monticello. 1815 1815 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread at Tufton, 1815 Provisions: Food 1815 Tufton Bread is distributed to people living at Tufton. 1815 1815 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of clothing, blankets, beds, etc., Dec. 1815 Provisions: Clothing  Dec. 1815 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of wool, shirts, socks, blankets, and beds to people. 1815-12 1815-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Blacksmith, Foreman
Distribution of clothing, blankets, beds, etc., 1816 Provisions: Clothing 1816 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets, beds, socks, and hats to people. 1816 1816 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Blacksmith, Foreman, Gardener
Distribution of hats, 1816 Provisions: Clothing 1816 Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of hats to people. 1816 1816
Care provided by Burwell Colbert, ca. Feb. 1816 Health: Illness ca. Feb. 1816 Monticello Burwell Colbert tends to Thomas Jefferson through a severe illness. 1816-02 1816-02 Care Provider, Ill Or Injured, Mentioned House Servant
Distribution of clothing, blankets, beds, etc., 1817 Provisions: Clothing 1817 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets, beds, and hats to people. 1817 1817 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Foreman, Gardener
Distribution of hats, 1817 Provisions: Clothing 1817 Thomas Jefferson documents the distribution of hats to people. 1817 1817 Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread at Lego, 1817 Provisions: Food 1817 Lego Bread is distributed to people living at Lego. 1817 1817 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread at Monticello, 1817 Provisions: Food 1817 Monticello House Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. 1817 1817 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Gardener
Distribution of bread at the Monticello plantation, 1817 Provisions: Food 1817 Monticello Bread is distributed to people living at “the farm” at Monticello. 1817 1817 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread at Tufton, 1817 Provisions: Food 1817 Tufton Bread is distributed to people living at Tufton. 1817 1817 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of clothing, blankets and beds at Monticello, 1818-1819 Provisions: Clothing 1818 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. 1818 1818 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Gardener
Travel of Dick from Monticello to Poplar Forest, 9 Jan. 1818 Travel: Temporary 9 Jan. 1818 From Poplar Forest To Monticello Dick arrives at Monticello with goods from Poplar Forest. He spends time with his family before returning to work. 1818-01-09 1818-01-09 Traveler
Work assignment of Billy, 11 Jan. 1818 Labor: Artisanal 11 Jan. 1818 Monticello Billy is assigned to work in the cooper’s shop. Thomas Jefferson directs that he return to Poplar Forest once he can make a good barrel, referring to his behavior as “too ungovernable.” 1818-01-11 1818-01-11 Associated, Laborer Cooper
Blacksmith work of Phill, 11 Jan. 1818 Labor: Artisanal 11 Jan. 1818 From Poplar Forest To Monticello Phill is assigned to work in the smith's shop at Monticello upon arrival from Poplar Forest. 1818-01-11 1818-01-11 Laborer Blacksmith
Carpentry work on dressing table, 1 Feb. 1818 Labor: Artisanal 1 Feb. 1818 Monticello John Hemmings and Lewis crafted a dressing table over the course of 6 weeks. 1818-02-01 1818-02-01 Laborer Carpenter, Joiner
Distribution of clothing, blankets and beds at Bear Creek, 1819 Provisions: Supplies 1819 Bear Creek Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Bear Creek. 1819 1819 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of clothing, blankets and beds at Monticello, 1819-1820 Provisions: Clothing 1819 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. 1819 1819 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Gardener
Distribution of clothing, blankets and beds at Tomahawk, 1819 Provisions: Clothing 1819 Tomahawk Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Tomahawk. 1819 1819 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Schedule of distribution of beds at Poplar Forest for 1819 through 1821, ca. 1819 Provisions: Supplies 1819 Poplar Forest Thomas Jefferson records schedule of bed distributions to people between 1819 through 1821 at Poplar Forest. 1819 1819 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Schedule for “rotation” of blankets and beds for 1817-1825, ca. 1819 Provisions: Supplies 1819 Thomas Jefferson records schedule for “rotation” of blankets and beds to people between 1817 through 1825. 1819 1819
Schedule of distribution of blankets at Poplar Forest for 1819 through 1821, ca. 1819 Provisions: Supplies 1819 Poplar Forest Thomas Jefferson records schedule of blanket distributions to people between 1819 through 1821 at Poplar Forest. 1819 1819 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Death of Robert Hemmings, ca. July 1819 LifeEvent: Death ca. July 1819 Robert Hemings dies. News reaches Monticello by 9 Aug. 1819 1819-07 1819-07 Deceased
Illness of Burwell Colbert, July 1819 Health: Illness July 1819 Burwell Colbert suffers a severe bowel obstruction. John Hemmings cares for him, and his treatment from Dr. Steptoe includes bloodletting and Laudanum. 1819-07-28 1819-07-28 Care Provider, Ill Or Injured, Mentioned House Servant
Smithy fire at Monticello, ca. 7 Aug. 1819 Labor: Manual ca. 7 Aug. 1819 Monticello The blacksmith’s shop at Monticello catches fire. Joseph Fossett disengages the bellows while three men assist in tearing off the roof planks to contain the fire. 1819-08-07 1819-08-07 Associated, Mentioned Blacksmith
Altercation between Billy and an overseer, 10 Oct. 1819 Resistance: Physical 10 Oct. 1819 Poplar Forest An overseer ordered Billy to cut tobacco on a Sunday as almost everyone else was absent. Billy refuses and an altercation ensues, during which he bites the overseer and escapes. Joel Yancey presumes he is travelling to Monticello to lodge a complaint. 1819-10-10 1819-10-10 Alleged Victim, Mentioned, Rebel Overseer
Abesences from Bear Creek and Tomahawk, 10 Oct. 1819 Travel: Temporary 10 Oct. 1819 Bear Creek Nearly everyone at Bear Creek and Tomahawk is absent on Sunday, several men and women having gone to Lynchburg. 1819-10-10 1819-10-10 Mentioned
Distribution of clothing, blankets, beds and hats, 1821 Provisions: Clothing 1821 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woolen, shirting, blankets, beds and hats to people at Monticello. 1821 1821 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Gardener
Schedule for distribution of blankets for 1822 through 1827, ca. 1821 Provisions: Supplies 1821 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records schedule of future blanket distributions to people between 1822 through 1827. 1821 1821 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of bread at the Monticello plantation, Feb. 1821 Provisions: Food Feb. 1821 Monticello Bread is distributed to people living on the Monticello plantation. 1821-02 1821-02 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Overseer
Distribution of bread at the Monticello house, Feb. 1821 Provisions: Food Feb. 1821 Monticello House Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. 1821-02 1821-02 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Gardener
Preparation of Poplar Forest house, Aug. 1821 Labor: Domestic 15 Aug. 1821 Poplar Forest Hannah and Maria are instructed to prepare the house at Poplar Forest for Thomas Jefferson’s arrival, including receiving a harpsichord delivered by wagon. 1821-08-15 1821-08-15 Associated, Laborer House Servant
Distribution of clothing, blankets and beds, 1822 Provisions: Clothing 1822 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. 1822 1822 Provisioner, Receives Provisions Gardener
Clearing of land for horse path at Monticello, 10 Feb. 1822 Labor: Manual 10 Feb. 1822 Monticello Wormley Hughes clears and grades woodlands for a horse path on the third roundabout at Monticello, progressing 60 yards each day. 1822-02-10 1822-02-10 Laborer
Request for carriage repair, Sept. 1822 Commercial: Enslaved_hire Sept. 1822 Monticello Edmund Bacon requests that John Hemmings and Burwell Colbert repair his carriage, installing new shafts and repainting it. He plans to credit it against Thomas Jefferson’s accounts. 1822-09 1822-09 Employer, Hired, Hiring Out, Mentioned Carpenter
Hauling of materials by Jeremiah, Sept. 1822 Labor: Manual Sept. 1822 Monticello Jeremiah hauls logs daily with his mule team, frequently working late into the night. 1822-09 1822-09 Laborer Wagoner
Request for work of Joseph Fossett and David Hern Jr., 9 Sept. 1822 Commercial: Enslaved_hire 9 Sept. 1822 Edmund Bacon proposes that Joseph Fossett shoe his horses and David Hern Jr. drive his team for two to three weeks. In exchange, Thomas Jefferson may use Bacon’s wagon and team for hauling. 1822-09-09 1822-09-09 Employer, Hired, Hiring Out Blacksmith, Overseer
Request for smith work of Joseph Fossett, 11 Sept. 1822 Commercial: Enslaved_hire 11 Sept. 1822 Edmund Bacon requests that Joseph Fossett and his striker iron a waggon, estimated at 10 days work and valued at $40. 1822-09-11 1822-09-11 Employer, Hired, Hiring Out Blacksmith
Altercation between Billy and an overseer, Nov. 1822 Resistance: Physical  Nov. 1822 Poplar Forest Billy is described attacking overseer William Gough and inflicting severe injuries with a knife. His mother Hannah and an unidentified person hold the wounds together until a doctor arrives. 1822-11 1822-11 Alleged Victim, Associated, Care Provider, Rebel House Servant, Overseer
Freedom Seeking of Billy from New London, 3 Nov. 1822 Resistance: Freedom_seeking 3 Nov. 1822 New London, VA Billy escapes from the neighborhood of New London, VA, and an advertisement is posted for his capture. Thomas Jefferson Randolph believes he is traveling to Richmond, Charlottesville, or Washington, D.C. 1822-11-03 1822-11-03 Advertiser, Runaway
Trial of Gawen, Billy, and Hercules, 23 Dec. 1822 Violence: Jailing 23 Dec. 1822 Bedford County Gawen, Billy, and Hercules are charged with the stabbing of William Hough and for conspiring to rebel. Gawen and Hercules are found not guilty. Billy is found guilty and sentenced to be burned on the left hand and whipped. 1822-12-23 1822-12-23 Associated, Defendant, Plaintiff Overseer
Distribution of clothing, blankets and beds at Bedford County, Dec. 1823 Provisions: Clothing  Dec. 1823 Bedford County Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people in Bedford County. 1823-12 1823-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Distribution of clothing, blankets and beds at Monticello, Dec. 1823 Provisions: Clothing  Dec. 1823 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. 1823-12 1823-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Sale of Dolly (b. 1794) to unknown person, before or in Dec. 1823 Status: Sale  Dec. 1823 From Monticello Dolly (b. 1794) is sold to an unknown person by Thomas Jefferson. 1823-12 1823-12 Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Distribution of clothing, blankets and beds, Dec. 1824 Provisions: Clothing  Dec. 1824 Monticello Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds. 1824-12 1824-12 Provisioner, Receives Provisions
Sale of Bartlet to John Craven, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Bartlet is sold to John D. Craven at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of David Hern Jr. to Robley Dunglison, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 David Hern Jr. is sold to Robley Dunglison at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Wagoner
Sale of six people to William Garland, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Six people are sold to William Garland at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson: Gill and Esther Gillette, Lazaria Maria and her children William and Betsey, and Nace. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Moses Gillette to Sydney Pellet, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Moses Gillette is sold to Sydney Pellet at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Cooper
Sale of Stannard Gillette to Jechonias Yancey, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Stannard Gillette is sold to Jechonias Yancey at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of David Hern to Arthur Whitehurst, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 David Hern is sold to Arthur Whitehurst Sr. at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred Cooper
Sale of Indridge Hern to Daniel Piper, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Indridge Hern is sold to Daniel Piper at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Thrimston Hern to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Thrimston Hern is sold to Arthur S. Brockenbrough at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Jackson to Samuel Carr, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Jackson is sold to Samuel Carr at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of three people to James Lyle, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 James Gillette, Isaiah, and his brother Jerry Jr. are sold to James Lyle at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Nancy to Dr. Bailey, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Nancy is sold to Dr. Bailey at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of four people to John M. Perry, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Abram Jr., Lania, her child, and her brother Washington are sold to John M. Perry at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of nine people to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Nine people are sold to Thomas J. Randolph at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred
Sale of Ben Snowden and Lilly Hern Davis to George Blaettermann, 1 Jan. 1829 Status: Sale 1 Jan. 1829 Ben Snowden and Lilly Hern Davis are sold to George Blaettermann at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. 1829-01-01 1829-01-01 Buyer Or Grantee, Seller Or Grantor, Sold Or Transferred