Toby

Person Record
Enslaved Person
BIOGRAPHICAL
First Name Toby
Surnames
Gender Male
Birth Information [Before 1738?]
First known child was born in 1753. Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 9
Death Information After 1774
Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16 and Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24
AS PROPERTY
GENEALOGY
Partner Juno (d. 1801)
Peter Jefferson's Account of a sale, 1755 (CSmH)
Children Orange (b. 1755)
Kern, Susan. 2010. The Jeffersons at Shadwell. London: Yale University Press.
Toby Jr. (1753-1805)
Namesake, and partner’s child. Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 9

TIMELINE

  • 1774

    Shadwell
    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. Marked as "discharged from labor on acct of age or infirmity."
    Role Enumerated
    Sources Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16
  • 1774 Jan. 14

    Shadwell
    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 "discharged from labor on acct of age or infirmity."
    Role Enumerated
    Sources Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 10