Betty Brown (1759-1831)

Person Record

Enslaved Person

BIOGRAPHICAL

First Name	Betty
Alternate Names	Bett Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 9
Surnames	Brown Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24
Gender	Female
Birth Information	1759 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24
Death Information	ca. 1831-1833, Monticello Cornelia J. Randolph to Virginia J. Randolph Trist, 22 Aug. 1831

AS PROPERTY

Enslaved by

Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24

GENEALOGY

Mother	Elizabeth Hemings (1735-1807) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 30
Children	Billy (1777-1778) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 28
	Wormley Hughes (1781-1858) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24
	Burwell Colbert (1783-1862) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 30
	Brown Colbert (1785-1833) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 30
	Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 30
	Edwin Colbert (b. 1793) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 30
	Robert Colbert (b. 1799) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 57
	Mary Colbert (1801-1843) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 128

RELATED LINKS

Getting Word: Betty Brown

Getting Word: Hemings Family

Getting Word: Colbert Family

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. Marked as "a titheable person following some other occupation"
Role	Enumerated
Listed With	Martin Hemings (b. 1755)Robert Hemmings (1762-1819)James Hemings (1765-1801)Mary Hemings Bell (b. 1753)
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	Martin Hemings (b. 1755)Robert Hemmings (1762-1819)Mary Hemings Bell (b. 1753)
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. Marked as "a titheable person following some other occupation."
Role	Enumerated
Occupation:	Tradesman
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
Listed With	Wormley Hughes (1781-1858)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24

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
Listed With	Wormley Hughes (1781-1858)Burwell Colbert (1783-1862)Brown Colbert (1785-1833)Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
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
Listed With	Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
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
Listed With	Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
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	Wormley Hughes (1781-1858)Burwell Colbert (1783-1862)Brown Colbert (1785-1833)Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 43

1796

Provisions: Food

Thomas Jefferson records distribution of fish.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
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
Listed With	Wormley Hughes (1781-1858)Burwell Colbert (1783-1862)Brown Colbert (1785-1833)Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
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
Listed With	Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
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
Listed With	Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
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
Listed With	Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
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
Listed With	Wormley Hughes (1781-1858)Burwell Colbert (1783-1862)Brown Colbert (1785-1833)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)Robert Colbert (b. 1799)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 57

1799

Monticello House

Provisions: Food

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of fish and beef to people at Monticello House.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Wormley Hughes (1781-1858)Burwell Colbert (1783-1862)Brown Colbert (1785-1833)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 56

1799

Provisions: Food

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of fish and beef rations.
Role	Receivies Provisions
Listed With	Wormley Hughes (1781-1858)Burwell Colbert (1783-1862)Brown Colbert (1785-1833)Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)Melinda Colbert Freeman (1787-1865)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 57

1799 Oct.

Provisions: Supplies

Linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes are distributed to people enslaved or hired by Thomas Jefferson
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 55

1800 Nov.

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes to people.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)Robert Colbert (b. 1799)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 58a

1801

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

Thomas Jefferson documented who remained after leasing 47 people to John Craven.
Role	Enumerated
Listed With	Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)Robert Colbert (b. 1799)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 60

1808

Provisions: Supplies

Thomas Jefferson records a schedule for the distribution of blankets to people from 1808 through 1810. On 1810 list.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Robert Colbert (b. 1799)Mary Colbert (1801-1843)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 137

1810

Monticello House

Provisions: Food

Total pounds, possibly of ham, distributed as rations for people at Monticello House in 1810.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 135

1810 Feb.

Monticello House

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

Thomas Jefferson documents people living by the Monticello house.
Role	Enumerated
Listed With	Robert Colbert (b. 1799)Mary Colbert (1801-1843)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 128

1810 Feb.

Monticello House

Provisions: Food

Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Edwin Colbert (b. 1793)Robert Colbert (b. 1799)Mary Colbert (1801-1843)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 134

1810 Dec.

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

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.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Robert Colbert (b. 1799)Mary Colbert (1801-1843)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 136

1811

Monticello

Provisions: Supplies

Thomas Jefferson records schedule for “rotation” of blankets and beds to people between 1811 through 1819. On blanket list for "1813. 16. 19"
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 142

1811

Monticello

Provisions: Supplies

Thomas Jefferson records schedule for “rotation” of blankets and beds to people between 1811 through 1819. On bed list for "1812. 15. 8"
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 142

1811

Provisions: Supplies

Thomas Jefferson documents the distribution of sifters to people.
Role	Receivies Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 143

1812 Dec.

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of linen, wool, blankets, beds, hats, and sifters to people.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Robert Colbert (b. 1799)Mary Colbert (1801-1843)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 139 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 140

1813 Dec.

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of shirts, plains, woolen, blankets, hats, beds, and socks to people.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Robert Colbert (b. 1799)Mary Colbert (1801-1843)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 144 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 145

1814 Dec.

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of shirting, woolen, blankets, beds, hose, and hats to people.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Robert Colbert (b. 1799)Mary Colbert (1801-1843)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 146 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 147

1815

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 148

1815 Dec.

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of wool, shirts, socks, blankets, and beds to people.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 150 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 151

1816

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets, beds, socks, and hats to people.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 154 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 155

1817

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets, beds, and hats to people.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 158 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 159

1817

Monticello House

Provisions: Food

Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Mary Colbert (1801-1843)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 156

1818

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 162

1819

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 164

1819

Provisions: Supplies

Thomas Jefferson records schedule for “rotation” of blankets and beds to people between 1817 through 1825. On blankets list for "1819. 20." and 22 and 25.
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 165

1819

Provisions: Supplies

Thomas Jefferson records schedule for “rotation” of blankets and beds to people between 1817 through 1825. On beds list for "1818. 9."
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 165

1821

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woolen, shirting, blankets, beds and hats to people at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 172

1821

Monticello

Provisions: Supplies

Thomas Jefferson records schedule of future blanket distributions to people between 1822 through 1827. On "1822. Dec. 1825." list.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 169

1821 Feb.

Monticello House

Provisions: Food

Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Listed With	Mary Colbert (1801-1843)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 171

1822

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 174

1823 Dec.

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 175

1824 Dec.

Monticello

Provisions: Clothing

Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds.
Role	Receives Provisions
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 176