Belinda (1739-1808)

Belinda (1739–1808)

Biographical

First Name	Belinda
Surnames
Gender	Female
Birth Information	1739 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 30
Death Information	1808 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 60
Enslaver	Peter Jefferson (1708-1757) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
	Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
	Hired by John Hugh Craven (1774-1845) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 60

Genealogy

Partner	Squire (1727–1810) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
Children	[Frank (1757–1809)] Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24
	Val (b. 1760) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
	[Milly (b. 1760)] Grouped with son Will. Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
	[Dilcy (b. 1764)] Grouped with son Will. Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24
	Charlotte (b. 1768) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
	[Will (b. 1768)] Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24
	Minerva (b. 1771) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
	Sarah (b. 1772) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
	Iris (b. 1775) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24
	Jeremiah (b. 1777) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24

Timeline

1774
Shadwell

FreedomStatus: Transfer
Farm Laborer

Transferred to TJ via Peter Jefferson's will. Marked as "a labourer in the ground."

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 10
1774
Shadwell

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory
Farm Laborer

Plantation roll. Marked as "a labourer in the ground."

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16
1774
Shadwell

Provisions: Supplies

Blanket distribution list.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 19
1774
Shadwell

Provisions: Supplies

Bed distribution list.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 19
1774 Sept.
Shadwell

Health: Childbirth

Gave birth to a girl named Iris. Entry was marked through.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 21
1775 July
Monticello

Health: Childbirth

Gave birth to a girl named Iris.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 22
1776
Shadwell

Health: Childbirth

Removed entry stating she gave birth in 1776.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 26
1777 July
Shadwell

Health: Childbirth

Gave birth to a boy named Jeremiah.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 28
1783

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

Plantation roll.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24
1792

Provisions: Supplies

Blanket distribution list for 1792, 1795, 1798, and 1801.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 39
1794 Nov.
Shadwell

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

On "Roll of the negroes Nov. 1794. and where to be settled for the year 1795."

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 30
1795

Provisions: Clothing

Distribution list for linens, cloth, thread, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 43
1795

Provisions: Food

Bread supply list, under Alexander.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 43
1795

Labor: Agricultural
Farm Laborer

TJ notes next wheat harvest "the women & abler boys" should work as binders.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 46
1795

Provisions: Clothing

Distribution list for linen, wool, cotton, stockings, shoes, blankets, or beds.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 49
1795 June 27
Shadwell

Labor: Agricultural
Farm Laborer

Gatherer during wheat harvest at Shadwell.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 46
1795 Nov.

Provisions: Supplies

Was supplied farming tools.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 47
1796

Provisions: Supplies

On distribution list for crocus beds in 1796 and 1799.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 39
1796

Provisions: Food

Bread supply list. Under Mr. Page.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 50
1796
Lego

Labor: Agricultural

On list "Laboring hands on each side."

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 50
1796
Shadwell

Provisions: Food

Rations distribution list.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 51
1796

Provisions: Clothing

Distribution list for linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 52
1796
Shadwell

Provisions: Food

Fish supply list.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 53
1797 May
Shadwell

Provisions: Food

Bread supply list.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 52
1798
Monticello

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

Plantation roll.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 57
1798

Provisions: Food

Supply list for fish and beef.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 57
1799
Monticello

Provisions: Food

Distribution list for grain, fish, and beef.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 56
1799 June 27

Labor: Agricultural
Farm Laborer

Labored as a stacker during rye and wheat harvest.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 58
1799 Oct.

Provisions: Clothing

Distribution list for linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, or shoes.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 55
1800 July 15

Labor: Agricultural
Cook

Labored as a cook during fig harvest.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 58
1800 Nov.

Provisions: Clothing

Distribution list for linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, or shoes.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 58a
1801

Commercial: Enslaved_hire

Leased to John H. Craven. Name was crossed out as deceased 1808.

Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 60

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Belinda (1739–1808)

Biographical

Genealogy

Timeline