Betty

Person Record

Enslaved Person

BIOGRAPHICAL

First Name	Betty
Surnames
Gender	Female

AS PROPERTY

Enslaved by	John Wayles (1715-1773) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 11
	Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 11
	Hired by Henry Mullins Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16
	John Depriest Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25

GENEALOGY

Mother	Patt Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
Partner	Charles Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25
Children	Peter (b. 1780) 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
Sources	Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16

1774

Commercial: Enslaved_loan

Betty is loaned to Henry Mullins.
Role	Hired
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
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	Peter (b. 1780)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24

1791 Dec.

Charles, Betty, and her son Peter are sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Depriest during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis.
From Enslaver	Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
To Enslaver	John Depriest
Role	Sold Or Transferred
Listed With	CharlesPeter (b. 1780)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791