| Ambrose, Hannah, and five of their children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Woodson during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Event Type: Subtype | Status: Sale |
| Date | 31 Jan. 1785 |
| Location | From Elk Hill |
| Participant | Role | Status | Occupation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded together in source | ||||
| Ambrose Sr. (b. 1755) | Sold Or Transferred | Enslaved Person | ||
| Hannah | Sold Or Transferred | Enslaved Person | ||
| Nanny (b. 1772) | Sold Or Transferred | Enslaved Person | ||
| Ambrose Jr. (b. 1774) | Sold Or Transferred | Enslaved Person | ||
| Abraham (b. 1776) | Sold Or Transferred | Enslaved Person | ||
| Abby (b. 1780) | Sold Or Transferred | Enslaved Person | ||
| Sally (b. 1782) | Sold Or Transferred | Enslaved Person | ||
| Change of enslavers | ||||
| Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) | Seller Or Grantor | Enslaver Or Owner | ||
| Samuel Woodson | Buyer Or Grantee | Enslaver Or Owner | ||
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