Transfer of Caesar to Thomas Jefferson, 29 Sept. 1773

Event Record
Status: Transfer
EVENT DETAILS
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.
Event Type: Subtype Status: Transfer
Date 29 Sept. 1773
Location Lego
SOURCES
Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 10 lists the people conveyed and where they live.
The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Second Series, Jefferson’s Memorandum Books, vol. 1, p. 346, 29 Sept. 1773 notes the earliset date Jefferson claimed ownership.
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EVENT PARTICIPANTS
Participant Role Status Occupation Notes
Recorded individually
Caesar (1749-1820) Sold Or Transferred Enslaved Person Farm Laborer Marked as "a labourer in the ground."
Peter Jefferson (1708-1757) Mentioned Enslaver Or Owner
Change of enslavers
Jane Randolph Jefferson (1720-1776) Seller Or Grantor Enslaver Or Owner
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Buyer Or Grantee Enslaver Or Owner