BIOGRAPHICAL
| First Name | Thomas |
| Surnames | Jefferson |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Information | 13 Apr. 1743 |
| Death Information | 4 July 1826, Monticello |
GENEALOGY
| First Name | Thomas |
| Surnames | Jefferson |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth Information | 13 Apr. 1743 |
| Death Information | 4 July 1826, Monticello |
| Jane Jefferson conveys eleven people to Thomas Jefferson as compensation for her debts he paid. Although her will conveyed four of these people to her other children, Jefferson retains ownership of all eleven people as he was never reimbursed for the debt repayment. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 10 The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Second Series, Jefferson’s Memorandum Books, vol. 1, p. 346, 29 Sept. 1773 |
| Jane Jefferson conveys eleven people to Thomas Jefferson as compensation for her debts he paid. Although her will conveyed four of these people to her other children, Jefferson retains ownership of all eleven people as he was never reimbursed for the debt repayment. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 10 The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Second Series, Jefferson’s Memorandum Books, vol. 1, p. 346, 29 Sept. 1773 |
| 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. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 17 |
| 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 | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 17 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 18 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Five people are recorded at Lego. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. 45 people are recorded at Monticello. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 15 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Twelve people are recorded at Poplar Forest. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Eighteen people are recorded at Shadwell. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. Fifteen people are recorded at Wingo’s. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 16 |
| Betty is loaned to Henry Mullins. | |
| Role | Hiring Out |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 16 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 19 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Lego and Shadwell. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 19 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 19 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds to people at Poplar Forest and Dunlora. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 19 |
| Patty is transferred from Thomas Jefferson to “Mrs. Harris.” | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 17 |
| Thomas Jefferson records people enslaved on his various properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 10 |
| Thomas Jefferson records people enslaved on his various properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 9 |
| Thomas Jefferson records people enslaved on his various properties, noting if someone is engaged in agriculture, a tradesperson, or is unable to work. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 10 |
| Eight people at Angola are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| Four people at Bridge Quarter are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| Nine people at Crank’s are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| 34 people at Elk Hill are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| Nine people in Charles City County are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| Seventeen people at Guinea are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| 30 people at Indian Camp are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| Ten people at Judith’s Creek (or Dunlora) are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| Peter, his wife Hannah, and their daughter Betty are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| Six people at Poplar Forest are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| Five people at Wingo’s are transferred to Thomas Jefferson in the division of his father’s estate. | |
| Role | Buyer Or Grantee |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 11 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of blankets and beds. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 27 |
| Isabel is transferred from Thomas Jefferson to his sister, Anna Marks, after the death of Isabel’s parents and siblings. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 17 |
| 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 | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. 31 people are recorded at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. 35 people are recorded at Poplar Forest. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties. Nine people are recorded at Willis Creek. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 24 |
| Dilcey is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Ashley during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Aggy is sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Austin during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Natt is sold by Thomas Jefferson to James Carter during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Sue and her children Gloster and Sally are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Robert Coleman during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Sally and John are sold by Thomas Jefferson to James Foster during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Billy Warny is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Philip Gooch during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Tomo sold by Thomas Jefferson to Richard James during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Peter, Hannah, and their children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Vincent Markham during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Stephen is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Norris during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Harry is sold by Thomas Jefferson to “Thomas Randolph” during a sale at Elk Hill. It is unclear which Thomas Randolph this sale refers to. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Judy and her mother Dinah are sold by Thomas Jefferson to X during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Siblings Sanco and Nanny are sold by Thomas Jefferson to William Richardson during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Daniel are sold by Thomas Jefferson to George Saunders during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Phillip is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Miles Selden during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Ambrose, Hannah, and five of their children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Woodson during a sale at Elk Hill. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Ten people are transferred from Thomas Jefferson to Hastings Marks following his marriage to Jefferson’s sister, Anne Scott Jefferson Marks. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Anna Jefferson Marks, 12 July 1788 |
| Frankey Gillette is sold by Thomas Jefferson to George Gilmer. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 |
| 27 enslaved persons are transferred by Thomas Jefferson as part of a marriage settlement between his daughter Martha and Thomas Mann Randolph. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Marriage Settlement for Martha Jefferson, 21 February 1790 |
| Eight additional enslaved persons are transferred by Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Jefferson’s Deed of Gift of Certain Slaves, [6 November 1790] |
| Four people sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Bolling during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791 |
| Five people are sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Christian during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791 |
| Charles, Betty, and her son Peter are sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Depriest during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791 |
| “Billy” is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Dickinson during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791 |
| Ned, Phoebe, and their three children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to William Harris during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791 |
| Lucy is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Robert Hawkins during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791 |
| James is listed at a sale in Bedford County by Thomas Jefferson, but no buyer is listed and the record is marked through. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 |
| Tom, Mima, and their four children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Perrow during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791 |
| Milly is sold by Thomas Jefferson to William Philips during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791 |
| Samson and Beck are sold by Thomas Jefferson to George Reeveley during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791 |
| Annaky is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Reuben Smith during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791 |
| Mary Hemings Bell and her two children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Bell, at her request. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 12 April 1792 |
| Judy and her daughter Amy are sold by Thomas Jefferson to James Branch during a sale in Bedford County. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Bowling Clark, 21 September 1792 Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 12 October 1792 |
| Frank is sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Clarke during a sale in Bedford County. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Bowling Clark, 21 September 1792 Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 12 October 1792 |
| Sam, Dilcy, and their three children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to Joshua Early during a sale in Bedford County. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Bowling Clark, 21 September 1792 Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 12 October 1792 |
| York is sold by Thomas Jefferson to Robert Hawkins during a sale in Bedford County. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Bowling Clark, 21 September 1792 Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 12 October 1792 |
| James is sold by Thomas Jefferson during a sale in Bedford County; no buyer is listed. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Bowling Clark, 21 September 1792 Enclosure: Power of Attorney for Sale of Slaves, [21 September 1792] Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 12 October 1792 |
| Will is sold by Thomas Jefferson to X during a sale in Bedford County. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Bowling Clark, 21 September 1792 Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 12 October 1792 |
| Dinah and her daughters Sally and Lizzy are sold by Thomas Jefferson to James Kinsolving. Kinsolving lives in the vicinity of Randolph Jefferson, the enslaver of Dinah’s husband Orange. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Thomas Jefferson to Randolph Jefferson, 25 September 1792 Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., 12 October 1792 Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., to Thomas Jefferson, 24 January 1793 |
| Thenia and her five children are sold by Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 23 July 1793 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties and where they will be settled the following year. 49 people are recorded in Bedford County. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 30 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties and where they will be settled the following year. Fifteen people are recorded at Lego. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 30 |
| 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 | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 30 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties and where they will be settled the following year. Eleven people are recorded at Shadwell. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 30 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves across his properties and where they will be settled the following year. Fifteen people are recorded at Tufton. | |
| Role | Originator |
| 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 Irish linen, coats, overalls, callimanco, flannel, bearskin, and stockings. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 41 |
| 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 | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 43 |
| Barrels of corn for people and livestock are rationed over a 335 day period. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 44 |
| Barrels of corn for people and livestock are rationed over a 335 day period. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 44 |
| Robert Hemmings is manumitted by Thomas Jefferson to be with his wife Dolly and their daughter. George Stras, who enslaves Dolly, pays Jefferson for the manumission under the condition that Hemmings repays him. | |
| Role | Manumitter |
| Listed With | Robert Hemmings (1762-1819) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25 Deed of Manumission for Robert Hemmings, 24 December 1794 Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 26 December 1794 Martha Jefferson Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 15 January 1795 |
| Clothing and textiles are distributed to enslaved and hired persons, inlucding linen, wool, cotton, stockings, shoes, blankets, and beds. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| 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. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 43 |
| Thomas Jefferson records distribution of fish. | |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 53 |
| Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers. The source material organizes people into lists by overseer. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 50 |
| Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers listed under overseer Hugh Petit. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 50 |
| Fish and other rations are distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 51 |
| Fish and other rations are distributed to people living on the Monticello mountain. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 51 |
| Fish and other rations are distributed to people living at Shadwell. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 51 |
| Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers listed under overseer William Page at Shadwell. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 50 |
| Linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes are distributed to 134 people enslaved or hired by Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 52 |
| George Granger advises Thomas Jefferson on arragenements for livestock, suggesting that 12 breeding sews should remain at Monticello. | |
| Role | Associated |
| Listed With | George Granger (1730–1799) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 54 |
| Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 52 |
| Bread is distributed to people living on the Monticello mountain. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 52 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at Shadwell. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 52 |
| 31 enslaved persons are transferred by Thomas Jefferson as part of a marriage settlement between his daughter Maria Eppes and John Wayles Eppes. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Dowries Comparison Lists, [Sep. 1797] Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 25 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves in Bedford County from late 1798 to early 1799. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 57 |
| Thomas Jefferson documents the people he enslaves at Monticello from late 1798 to early 1799. | |
| Role | Originator |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 57 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of fish and beef to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 56 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of fish and beef to people at Monticello House. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 56 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of fish and beef rations. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 57 |
| Linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes are distributed to people enslaved or hired by Thomas Jefferson | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 55 |
| George Granger advises Thomas Jefferson on apple orchard management and cider production. | |
| Role | Associated |
| Listed With | George Granger (1730–1799) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 96 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of linen, wool, stockings, blankets, beds, and shoes to people. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 58a |
| 47 people are leased from Thomas Jefferson to John H. Craven | |
| Role | Hiring Out |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 60 |
| Thomas Jefferson calculates alottments of blanekts to people, calculating the total number given to each person. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 59 |
| David Hern Jr. is sent by Thomas Jefferson on errand with cart to Washington, D.C. | |
| Role | Mentioned |
| Listed With | David Hern Jr. (b. 1784)John Barnes (ca. 1731–1826) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 25 Aug. 1809 |
| Thomas Jefferson distributes two great coats. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 136 |
| Total pounds, possibly of ham, distributed as rations for people at Lego in 1810. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Listed With | Lewis (b. 1788)Davy (b. 1785)Solomon (b. 1794)Moses (b. 1792)Sally (b. 1792)Priscilla Gillette (b. 1794)Eve Hubbard (b. 1779)Lucy (b. 1783) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 135 |
| Total pounds, possibly of ham, distributed as rations for people at Monticello Farm in 1810. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 135 |
| Total pounds, possibly of ham, distributed as rations for people at Monticello House in 1810. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 135 |
| Total pounds, possibly of ham, distributed as rations for people at Tufton in 1810. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 135 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at Lego. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 134 |
| Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 134 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at the “farm” at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 134 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at Tufton. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| 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 | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 136 |
| Thomas Jefferson records schedule for “rotation” of blankets and beds to people between 1811 through 1819. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 142 |
| Thomas Jefferson distributes summer clothing. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 136 |
| Joseph Fossett reported to Thomas Jefferson on income he made from plating saddle trees for Mr. Burnley. | |
| Role | Hiring Out |
| Listed With | Joseph Fossett (1780-1858)Seth Burnley (d. 1857) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Joseph Fossett’s Account for Plating Saddle Trees, 18 Nov. 1811 |
| William Watson requests permission for Joseph Fossett to plate saddle trees. | |
| Role | Hiring Out |
| Listed With | Joseph Fossett (1780-1858)William Watson (d. 1853)Edmund Bacon (1785-1866)Gabriel LillyJohn Holmes Freeman |
| Sources | William Watson to Thomas Jefferson, 9 Mar. 1812 |
| Mary Walker Lewis requests Joseph Fossett’s assistance with unspecified work. | |
| Role | Hiring Out |
| Listed With | Joseph Fossett (1780-1858)Mary Walker Lewis (1742–1824) |
| Sources | Mary Lewis to Thomas Jefferson, 23 Sept. 1812 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of linen, wool, blankets, beds, hats, and sifters to people. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| 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 | Provisioner |
| 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 | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 144 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 145 |
| Burwell Colbert is sent by Thomas Jefferson to exchange currency in Lynchburg. He returns a two dollar South Carolina bill as change. | |
| Role | Mentioned |
| Listed With | Burwell Colbert (1783-1862)Benjamin Perkins |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson to Jeremiah A. Goodman, 14 Nov. 1814 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of shirting, woolen, blankets, beds, hose, and hats to people. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 146 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 147 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at Lego. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 148 |
| Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 148 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at the “farm” at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 148 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at Tufton. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 148 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of wool, shirts, socks, blankets, and beds to people. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| 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 | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 154 Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 155 |
| Burwell Colbert tends to Thomas Jefferson through a severe illness. | |
| Role | Ill Or Injured |
| Listed With | Burwell Colbert (1783-1862)Elizabeth House Trist (1751-1828)Martha Jefferson Randolph (1772-1836) |
| Sources | Elizabeth Trist to Thomas Jefferson, 8 Feb. 1816 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets, beds, and hats to people. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 158 Thomas Jefferson’s Farm Book, page 159 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at Lego. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 156 |
| Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 156 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at “the farm” at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 156 |
| Bread is distributed to people living at Tufton. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 156 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 162 |
| Billy is assigned to work in the cooper’s shop. Thomas Jefferson directs that he return to Poplar Forest once he can make a good barrel, referring to his behavior as “too ungovernable.” | |
| Role | Associated |
| Listed With | Billy (b. 1799) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey, 11 Jan. 1818 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Bear Creek. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 167 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 164 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Tomahawk. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 166 |
| Thomas Jefferson records schedule of bed distributions to people between 1819 through 1821 at Poplar Forest. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 168 |
| Thomas Jefferson records schedule of blanket distributions to people between 1819 through 1821 at Poplar Forest. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 168 |
| Burwell Colbert suffers a severe bowel obstruction. John Hemmings cares for him, and his treatment from Dr. Steptoe includes bloodletting and Laudanum. | |
| Role | Mentioned |
| Listed With | Burwell Colbert (1783-1862)John Hemmings (1776-1833)“Dr. Steptoe”Ellen Wayles Randolph Coolidge (1796–1876) |
| Sources | Extract from Ellen W. Randolph (Coolidge) to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 28 July 1819 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woolen, shirting, blankets, beds and hats to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 172 |
| Thomas Jefferson records schedule of future blanket distributions to people between 1822 through 1827. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 169 |
| Bread is distributed to people living on the Monticello plantation. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 171 |
| Bread is distributed to people living by the house at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 171 |
| Hannah and Maria are instructed to prepare the house at Poplar Forest for Thomas Jefferson’s arrival, including receiving a harpsichord delivered by wagon. | |
| Role | Associated |
| Listed With | Hannah (b. 1770)Maria Hubbard (b. 1776) |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey, 15 Aug. 1821 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 174 |
| Edmund Bacon requests that John Hemmings and Burwell Colbert repair his carriage, installing new shafts and repainting it. He plans to credit it against Thomas Jefferson’s accounts. | |
| Role | Hiring Out |
| Listed With | John Hemmings (1776-1833)Burwell Colbert (1783-1862)Edmund Bacon (1785-1866)John Bacon |
| Sources | Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 9 Sept. 1822 |
| Edmund Bacon proposes that Joseph Fossett shoe his horses and David Hern Jr. drive his team for two to three weeks. In exchange, Thomas Jefferson may use Bacon’s wagon and team for hauling. | |
| Role | Hiring Out |
| Listed With | Joseph Fossett (1780-1858)David Hern Jr. (b. 1784)Edmund Bacon (1785-1866) |
| Sources | Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 9 Sept. 1822 |
| Edmund Bacon requests that Joseph Fossett and his striker iron a waggon, estimated at 10 days work and valued at $40. | |
| Role | Hiring Out |
| Listed With | Joseph Fossett (1780-1858)“his striker”Edmund Bacon (1785-1866) |
| Sources | Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 11 Sept. 1822 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people in Bedford County. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 175 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds to people at Monticello. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 175 |
| Dolly (b. 1794) is sold to an unknown person by Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 175 |
| Thomas Jefferson records the distribution of woollen, shirting, blankets and beds. | |
| Role | Provisioner |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 176 |
| Bartlet is sold to John D. Craven at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| David Hern Jr. is sold to Robley Dunglison at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| Six people are sold to William Garland at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson: Gill and Esther Gillette, Lazaria Maria and her children William and Betsey, and Nace. Estate sold after his death. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| Moses Gillette is sold to Sydney Pellet at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| Stannard Gillette is sold to Jechonias Yancey at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. Estate sold after his death. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| David Hern is sold to Arthur Whitehurst Sr. at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| Indridge Hern is sold to Daniel Piper at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| Thrimston Hern is sold to Arthur S. Brockenbrough at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| Jackson is sold to Samuel Carr at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| James Gillette, Isaiah, and his brother Jerry Jr. are sold to James Lyle at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| Nancy is sold to Dr. Bailey at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| Abram Jr., Lania, her child, and her brother Washington are sold to John M. Perry at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. Estate sold after his death. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| Nine people are sold to Thomas J. Randolph at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
| Ben Snowden and Lilly Hern Davis are sold to George Blaettermann at the estate sale of Thomas Jefferson. Estate sold after his death. | |
| Role | Seller Or Grantor |
| Sources | Account of Sale of Slaves from Thomas Jefferson's Estate, 1 Jan. 1829 |
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