Jane Randolph Jefferson
Jane Randolph Jefferson (February 10, 1720 – March 31, 1776) was the wife of Peter Jefferson and the mother of US president Thomas Jefferson. Born in the parish of Shadwell, near London, she was the daughter of Isham Randolph, a ship's captain and a planter. Jefferson was proud of her heritage and brought customs of aristocracy to her family. Jefferson was revered within her family's household and positively influenced her son, Thomas Jefferson.
Jane Randolph Jefferson | |
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| Born | Jane Randolph February 10, 1720 Shadwell, near London, The Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Died | March 31, 1776 (aged 56) Shadwell, Virginia, British America |
| Resting place | Monticello, Albemarle County, Virginia |
| Spouse |
Peter Jefferson
(m. 1739; died 1757) |
| Children | 10, including Thomas, Lucy and Randolph |
| Parent(s) | Isham Randolph Jane Rogers |
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