| First Name | Moses |
| Surnames | Hern |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Information | June 1814 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 130 |
| Death Information | [1816] Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 130 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of shirting, woolen, blankets, beds, hose, and hats to people. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | David Hern Jr. (b. 1784)Frances Gillette Hern (b. 1788)Ellen Hern Smith (b. 1809)Jenny 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. Box drawn around Moses's name. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | David Hern Jr. (b. 1784)Frances Gillette Hern (b. 1788)Ellen Hern Smith (b. 1809)Jenny 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 |
| Listed With | David Hern Jr. (b. 1784)Frances Gillette Hern (b. 1788)Ellen Hern Smith (b. 1809)Jenny Hern (b. 1811) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 150 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 151 |
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