| First Name | James |
| Surnames | Hern Getting Word, Hern Family |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Information | 1824 1826 Appraisal of slaves in Campbell County, Albemarle County Will Book 9, 13 Dec. 1826, page 1 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people in Bedford County. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 175 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Listed With | Mary Hern (b. 1780)David Hern (b. 1803)Celia Hern (b. 1806)Tucker Hern (b. 1810)Zacharias Hern (b. 1812)Patsy Hern (b. 1815)Fosset Hern (b. 1817)Fontaine Hern (b. 1819) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 175 |
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