| First Name | Sanco |
| Surnames | |
| Gender | Male |
| Enslaved by | John Wayles (1715-1773) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 11 |
| Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 11 |
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| Meriwether Skelton Thomas Jefferson's Memorandum Books, page 463 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. 45 people are recorded at Monticello. Marked as "a titheable person following some other occupation" | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Occupation: | Carpenter |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 15 |
| 34 people at Elk Hill are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. Marked as " a titheable person following some other occupation." | |
| From Enslaver | John Wayles (1715-1773) |
| To Enslaver | Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) |
| Role | Sold Or Transferred |
| Occupation: | Carpenter |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
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