BIOGRAPHICAL
| First Name | Frankey |
| Surnames | Gillette |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth Information | 1767 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 9 |
AS PROPERTY
| First Name | Frankey |
| Surnames | Gillette |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth Information | 1767 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 9 |
| 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. | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Listed With | Gill Gillette (1745–1774)Frances Gillette (1736–1802)Suckey Gillette (b. 1765)Gill Gillette (b. 1769) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 15 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Monticello. Mentioned as "Fanny's children" | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Frances Gillette (1736–1802)Suckey Gillette (b. 1765)Gill Gillette (b. 1769) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 19 |
| Thomas Jefferson records people enslaved on his various properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Listed With | Gill Gillette (1745–1774)Frances Gillette (1736–1802)Edward Gillette (b. 1760)Suckey Gillette (b. 1765)Gill Gillette (b. 1769) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 9 |
| 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. | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Listed With | Mingo (d. 1802)Frances Gillette (1736–1802)Edward Gillette (b. 1760)Gill Gillette (b. 1769) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24 |
| Frankey Gillette is sold by Thomas Jefferson to George Gilmer. | |
| From Enslaver | Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) |
| To Enslaver | George Gilmer (1743-1795) |
| Role | Sold Or Transferred |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 |
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