| First Name | James |
| Alternate Names | Jame Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24 |
| Jamey Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 130 |
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| Surnames | Hern Getting Word: Hern Family |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Information | 3 Mar. 1776, Judith’s Creek Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 24 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. He records 129 people in Albemarle County, but only 128 names are visible on the manuscript. | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Listed With | David Hern Sr. (b. 1755)Isabel Hern (1758-1819)Moses Hern (b. 1779)Patty Hern (1781-1806) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties and where they will be settled the following year. 64 people are recorded at Monticello. | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Listed With | Isabel Hern (1758-1819)Edith Hern Fossett (1787-1854)Aggy Hern (1789-1815)Lilly Hern Davis (b. 1791)Amy (b. 1756) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 30 |
| Thomas Jefferson calculates alottments for clothing and other supplies to people, with quantity determined by age and size. This includes linen, cloth, thread, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Isabel Hern (1758-1819)Edith Hern Fossett (1787-1854)Lilly Hern Davis (b. 1791)Amy Hern (b. 1793) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 43 |
| Clothing and textiles are distributed to enslaved and hired persons, inlucding linen, wool, cotton, stockings, shoes, blankets, and beds. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 49 |
| Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers. The source material organizes people into lists by overseer. Listed under Hugh Petit. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Isabel Hern (1758-1819)Edith Hern Fossett (1787-1854)Aggy Hern (1789-1815)Lilly Hern Davis (b. 1791)Amy Hern (b. 1793) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 43 |
| Thomas Jefferson records distribution of fish. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 53 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves at Monticello from late 1798 to early 1799. | |
| Role | Enumerated |
| Listed With | David Hern Sr. (b. 1755)Isabel Hern (1758-1819)Moses Hern (b. 1779)Patty Hern (1781-1806)David Hern Jr. (b. 1784)Edith Hern Fossett (1787-1854)Aggy Hern (1789-1815)Lilly Hern Davis (b. 1791)Amy Hern (b. 1793)Thruston Hern (b. 1795)Indridge Hern (b. 1797) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 57 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of fish and beef to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 56 |
| People participate in the grain harvest at the South Field. Assigned as cradler | |
| Role | Laborer |
| Occupation: | Farm Laborer |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 58 |
| Linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes are distributed to people enslaved or hired by Thomas Jefferson | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 55 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes to people. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 58a |
| 47 people are leased from Thomas Jefferson to John H. Craven | |
| Role | Hired |
| Listed With | Patty Hern (1781-1806)Beverly Hern (b. 1800)Jenny (b. 1768)Jesse (1790-1815)Sally (b. 1792)James (b. 1795)Evelina (b. 1797) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 60 |
| Thomas Jefferson records a schedule for the distribution of blankets to people from 1808 through 1810. On 1808 list. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 137 |
| Total pounds, possibly of ham, distributed as rations for people at Monticello Farm in 1810. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 135 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at the “farm” at Monticello. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 134 |
| Thomas Jefferson calculates alottments for clothing and other supplies to people, with quantity determined by age and size. This includes Irish linen, coats, overalls, callimanco, flannel, bearskin, and stockings. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 136 |
| Thomas Jefferson records schedule for “rotation” of blankets and beds to people between 1811 through 1819. On blanket list for "Dec. 1811. 14. 17" | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)David Hern Sr. (b. 1755) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 142 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of linen, wool, blankets, beds, hats, and sifters to people. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 139 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 140 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of summer clothing to people. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 139 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of shirts, plains, woolen, blankets, hats, beds, and socks to people. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811)Mary Hern (1813-1814) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 144 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 145 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of shirting, woolen, blankets, beds, hose, and hats to people. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Occupation: | Foreman |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 146 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 147 |
| Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Occupation: | Foreman |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 148 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of wool, shirts, socks, blankets, and beds to people. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Occupation: | Foreman |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811)James Hern (b. 1815) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 150 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 151 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets, beds, socks, and hats to people. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Occupation: | Foreman |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811)James Hern (b. 1815) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 154 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 155 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets, beds, and hats to people. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Occupation: | Foreman |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811)James Hern (b. 1815) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 158 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 159 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at “the farm” at Monticello. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 156 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at “the farm” at Monticello. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 156 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)John Hern (b. 1800)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811)James Hern (b. 1815)Lovilo Hern (b. 1818) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 162 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)Randal Hern (b. 1802)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811)James Hern (b. 1815)Lovilo Hern (b. 1818)Nancy Hern (b. 1819) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 164 |
| Thomas Jefferson records schedule for “rotation” of blankets and beds to people between 1817 through 1825. On blankets list for "1817. 8" and 20 and 23. | |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 165 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woolen, shirting, blankets, beds and hats to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811)James Hern (b. 1815)Lovilo Hern (b. 1818)Nancy Hern (b. 1819) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 172 |
| Thomas Jefferson records schedule of future blanket distributions to people between 1822 through 1827. On "1823. Dec. 1826." list. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 169 |
| Bread is distributed to people living on the Monticello plantation. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)Henry Hern (1805-1821)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811)James Hern (b. 1815)Lovilo Hern (b. 1818)Nancy Hern (b. 1819) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 171 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811)James Hern (b. 1815)Lovilo Hern (b. 1818)Nancy Hern (b. 1819) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 174 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people in Bedford County. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Lucretia Hern (b. 1779)Milly Hern (b. 1807)Lilburn Hern (b. 1809)Matilda Hern (b. 1811)James Hern (b. 1815)Lovilo Hern (b. 1818)Nancy Hern (b. 1819)Mary Ann Hern (b. 1823) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 175 |
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