Dilcy (b. 1764)

Person Record

Enslaved Person

BIOGRAPHICAL

First Name	Dilcy
Alternate Names	Dilcey Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25
Surnames
Gender	Female
Birth Information	1764 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10

AS PROPERTY

Enslaved by	Peter Jefferson (1708-1757)
	Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
	Joseph Ashley Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25

GENEALOGY

Mother	[Belinda (1739–1808)] Grouped with Squire’s son Will. Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10 and Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24
Father	[Squire (1727–1810)] Grouped with Squire’s son Will. Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10 and Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24

TIMELINE

1774

Shadwell

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. Eighteen people are recorded at Shadwell.
Role	Enumerated
Listed With	Milly (b. 1760)Will (b. 1768)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16

1774 Jan. 14

Shadwell

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	Milly (b. 1760)Will (b. 1768)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 10

1783

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. 31 people are recorded at Elk Hill.
Role	Enumerated
Listed With	Will (b. 1768)Natt (b. 1766)Suckey Gillette (b. 1765)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24

1785 Jan. 31

Dilcey is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Ashley during a sale at Elk Hill.
From Enslaver	Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
To Enslaver	Joseph Ashley
Role	Sold Or Transferred
Sources	Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25