| First Name | Sam |
| Alternate Names | Old Sam Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 21 |
| Surnames | |
| Gender | Male |
| Death Information | May 1774, Dunlora Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 21 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Eigtheen people are recorded at Dunlora. Marked as "a labourer in the ground." | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Occupation: | Farm Laborer |
| Listed With | DinahAggy (d. 1774)Sam (b. 1762)Judy (b. 1764)Dinah (b. 1766)Solomon (b. 1769) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 17 |
| 30 people at Indian Camp are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. Marked as "a labourer in the ground." | |
| From Enslaver | John Wayles (1715-1773) |
| To Enslaver | Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) |
| Role | Sold Or Transferred |
| Occupation: | Farm Laborer |
| Listed With | DinahJackAggy (d. 1774)Sam (b. 1762)Judy (b. 1764)Dinah (b. 1766)Solomon (b. 1769) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
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