George Granger Jr. (1759-1799)

Person Record

Enslaved Person

BIOGRAPHICAL

First Name	George Jr.
Alternate Names	Little George Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 19
	Smith George Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 51
Surnames	Granger
Gender	Male
Birth Information	1759 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 15
Death Information	June 1799, Monticello Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 57

AS PROPERTY

Enslaved by

Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 9

GENEALOGY

Mother	Ursula Granger (1737–1800) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 9
Father	George Granger (1730–1799) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 9

TIMELINE

1774

Monticello

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

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	George Granger (1730–1799)Ursula Granger (1737–1800)Bagwell Granger (b. 1768)Archy Granger (1773–1774)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 15

1774

Monticello

Provisions: Supplies

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	George Granger (1730–1799)Ursula Granger (1737–1800)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 19

1774 Jan. 14

Monticello

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

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	George Granger (1730–1799)Ursula Granger (1737–1800)Bagwell Granger (b. 1768)Archy Granger (1773–1774)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 9

1783

Albemarle County

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

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
Occupation:	Blacksmith
Listed With	George Granger (1730–1799)Ursula Granger (1737–1800)Bagwell Granger (b. 1768)Isaac Granger Jefferson (1775-ca. 1850)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24

1794

Monticello

Labor: Manual

George Granger Jr. supervises the nailery, reporting on the boys’ average work. George receives a percentage of profits from nails sold.
Role	Supervisor
Occupation:	Overseer
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 111

1794 Nov.

Monticello

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

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.
Role	Enumerated
Occupation:	Blacksmith
Listed With	George Granger (1730–1799)Ursula Granger (1737–1800)Isaac Granger Jefferson (1775-ca. 1850)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 30

1794 Dec.

Provisions: Supplies

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.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 43

1795

Provisions: Clothing

Clothing and textiles are distributed to enslaved and hired persons, inlucding linen, wool, cotton, stockings, shoes, blankets, and beds.
Role	Receives Provisions
Occupation:	Blacksmith
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 49

1795

Provisions: Food

Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers. The source material organizes people into lists by overseer. Listed under Tom Shackleford.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	George Granger (1730–1799)Ursula Granger (1737–1800)Isaac Granger Jefferson (1775-ca. 1850)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 43

1795 June 27

Shadwell

Labor: Agricultural

64 people participate in the wheat harvest at Shadwell, with each person assigned a role as cradler, reaper, stacker, or gatherer. Assigned as cradler
Role	Laborer
Occupation:	Farm Laborer
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 46

1796

Provisions: Food

Thomas Jefferson records distribution of fish.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 53

1796

Monticello

Provisions: Food

Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers. The source material organizes people into lists by overseer.
Role	Receives Provisions
Occupation:	Blacksmith
Listed With	Critta Hemings Bowles (b. 1769)James Hemings (b. 1787)Isaac Granger Jefferson (1775-ca. 1850)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 50

1796

Monticello House

Provisions: Food

Fish and other rations are distributed to people living by the house at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 51

1796

Provisions: Supplies

Linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes are distributed to 134 people enslaved or hired by Thomas Jefferson.
Role	Receives Provisions
Occupation:	Blacksmith
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 52

1797 May

Monticello House

Provisions: Food

Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 52

1798

Monticello

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves at Monticello from late 1798 to early 1799.
Role	Enumerated
Occupation:	Blacksmith
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 57

1799

Provisions: Food

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of fish and beef rations.
Role	Receivies Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 57

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George Granger Jr. (1759-1799)

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