BIOGRAPHICAL
| First Name | Hugh |
| Surnames | Petit Thomas Jefferson’s Memorandum Books, 12 Feb. 1797 |
| Gender | Male |
GENEALOGY
| First Name | Hugh |
| Surnames | Petit Thomas Jefferson’s Memorandum Books, 12 Feb. 1797 |
| Gender | Male |
| Barrels of corn for people and livestock are rationed over a 335 day period. Manages rations for 47 people. | |
| Role | Receives Provisions |
| Occupation: | Overseer |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 44 |
| Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers. The source material organizes people into lists by overseer. | |
| Role | Associated |
| Occupation: | Overseer |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 43 |
| Bread is distributed to enslaved people and hired workers listed under overseer Hugh Petit. | |
| Role | Associated |
| Occupation: | Overseer |
| Sources | Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 50 |
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