Betty (b. 1772)

Person Record

Enslaved Person

BIOGRAPHICAL

First Name	Betty
Surnames
Gender	Female
Birth Information	1772 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 13

AS PROPERTY

Enslaved by	John Wayles (1715-1773) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 13
	Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 13
	Vincent Markham Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25

GENEALOGY

Mother	Hannah Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 13
Father	Peter Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 13

TIMELINE

1774

Elk Hill

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. 74 people are recorded at Elk Hil.
Role	Enumerated
Listed With	PeterHannah
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 17 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 18

1774 Jan. 14

Liggon's

Status: Transfer

Peter, his wife Hannah, and their daughter Betty are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate.
Listed With	PeterHannah
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11

1783

Willis Creek

Commercial: Enslaved_inventory

Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. Nine people are recorded at Willis Creek.
Role	Enumerated
Listed With	PeterHannahSolomon (b. 1774)George (b. 1779)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24

1785 Jan. 31

Peter, Hannah, and their children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Vincent Markham during a sale at Elk Hill.
From Enslaver	Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
To Enslaver	Vincent Markham
Role	Sold Or Transferred
Listed With	PeterHannahSolomon (b. 1774)George (b. 1779)Cuffy (b. 1784)
Sources	Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25