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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.
A widow of her first marriage, Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson was the wife of the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Dying of ill health during the Revolutionary War, she...
Jul 11, 2013 · July 11, 2013. 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.
Dec 16, 2009 · Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson was the wife of Thomas Jefferson. Born in Virginia in 1748, she died at the family’s Monticello home on September 6, 1782, several months after giving birth to ...
Martha Jefferson Randolph. Thomas Jefferson’s wife, Martha, died many years before his presidency. As a result, their eldest daughter Martha Jefferson Randolph stepped into the role of first lady and hostess when he became president. Martha “Patsy” Jefferson was born on September 27, 1772.
First Lady Biography: Martha Jefferson. MARTHA WAYLES SKELTON JEFFERSON. Born: 1748, October 19. "The Forest " plantation, Charles City County, Virginia. Father: John Wayles, barrister and landowner, born 31 January, 1715 in Lancaster, England; died 23 May, 1773 in Charles City County, Virginia. Mother:
In this episode of "In the Course of Human Events," we look at Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson, a woman long viewed almost entirely through the lens of her husband, who was in reality a remarkable person in her own right. Explore More Videos and Podcasts. Transcript. Thoughts to share about this podcast? Suggestions for other episodes?
