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Martha Skelton Jefferson (née Wayles; October 30, 1748 – September 6, 1782) was the wife of Thomas Jefferson from 1772 until her death. She served as First Lady of Virginia during Jefferson's term as governor from 1779 to 1781.
Apr 26, 2024 · Martha Jefferson (born October 30 [October 19, Old Style], 1748, Charles City county, Virginia [U.S.]—died September 6, 1782, Monticello, Virginia) was the wife of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States (1801–09).
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Martha and Thomas Jefferson acquired a number of enslaved individuals through Martha’s dowry and her father’s death in 1773, making Jefferson the second largest slave owner in Albemarle County. The birth of their daughter Martha in September 1772 increased their happiness.
Martha Jefferson. By: History.com Editors. Updated: August 21, 2018 | Original: December 16, 2009. copy page link. Print Page. Getty Images / Underwood Archives / Contributor. Martha Wayles...
Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson (October 19, 1748 O.S. – September 6, 1782) was Thomas Jefferson's wife. She was born at The Forest, the plantation home of her father John Wayles. Her mother, Martha Eppes Wayles (1721-1748), died just a week after her daughter was born.
Of the first four First Ladies, the least is known about Martha Jefferson. Though she died about 18 and a half years before Thomas Jefferson became president, she is still considered a First Lady because she is the only spouse he had.
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Oct 25, 2020 · Martha Eppes Skayles Jefferson was the wife of President Thomas Jefferson and half-sister of Sally Hemings, who bore six of the president's children.
