| First Name | Harry |
| Surnames | |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Information | [Before 1762?] Marked as a farm laborer in 1774, indicating he may be at least 12. Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Five people are recorded at Lego. Marked as "a labourer in the ground." | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Occupation: | Farm Laborer |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Lego and Shadwell. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| 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. Marked as "a labourer in the ground." | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Occupation: | Farm Laborer |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 10 |
| Four people enslaved by Thomas Jefferson escape from Shadwell during a British invasion. | |
| Role | Freedom Seeker |
| Listed With | “Billy”Will (b. 1762)Robin (b. 1757) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 29 Thomas Jefferson to William Gordon, 16 July 1788 |
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