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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia, to Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph. His father was a successful planter and surveyor who had built a substantial estate in Virginia, and his mother was a member of a prominent Virginia family. Thomas Jefferson was the third of ten children, with six sisters and three brothers. Jefferson was a Founding Father of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809 and played a significant role in shaping the young nation's political landscape. Jefferson was a Renaissance man of his time, with a broad range of interests and accomplishments. He was an architect, inventor, writer, lawyer, and naturalist. He was a staunch supporter of individual liberty, religious freedom, and the separation of church and state. Throughout his life, Jefferson's legacy was marred by his ownership of slaves and his views on race.
Martha Wayles (Wayles) Skelton Jefferson was born on October 30, 1748 at The Forest Plantation in Charles City, Virginia. She was married to Thomas Jefferson on January 1, 1772, and they were together until Martha's death on September 6, 1782. She had children Martha (Jefferson) Randolph, Jane Randolph Jefferson, Mary (Jefferson) Eppes, Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson, and Lucy#2 Elizabeth Jefferson. Martha Skelton Jefferson was buried in Charlottesville. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha Skelton Wayles Jefferson.
Martha (Jefferson) Randolph was born on September 27, 1772 in Lake Monticello, Fluvanna County, Virginia United States to Martha Skelton Wayles Jefferson and Thomas Jefferson, and had siblings Lucy#2 Elizabeth Jefferson, Jane Randolph Jefferson, Mary (Jefferson) Eppes, and Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson. Martha Randolph died at age 64 years old on October 10, 1836 in Albemarle County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha (Jefferson) Randolph.
Jane Randolph Jefferson was born on April 3, 1774 at Monticello, Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA to Martha Skelton Wayles Jefferson and Thomas Jefferson, and had siblings Lucy#2 Elizabeth Jefferson, Martha (Jefferson) Randolph, Mary (Jefferson) Eppes, and Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson. Jane Jefferson died at age 1 year old on September 2, 1775 at Monticello, Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, USA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jane Randolph Jefferson.
Mary (Jefferson) Eppes was born in 1778 in Lake Monticello, Fluvanna County, Virginia United States, and died at age 25 years old on April 17, 1804 in Lake Monticello. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Jefferson) Eppes.
Lucy Elizabeth (Jefferson) was born on November 3, 1780 in Richmond, Virginia United States, and died on April 15, 1781 in Albemarle County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson.
Lucy#2 Elizabeth Jefferson was born on May 8, 1782 at Monticello, Charlottesvile Albermarle Virginia USA to Martha Skelton Wayles Jefferson and Thomas Jefferson, and had siblings Jane Randolph Jefferson, Martha (Jefferson) Randolph, Mary (Jefferson) Eppes, and Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson. Lucy#2 Jefferson died at age 2 years old on October 13, 1784 at Monticello, Charlottesvile Albermarle Virginia USA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucy#2 Elizabeth Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson was born on March 4, 1801. Thomas Jefferson was married to Martha Wayles Skelton, and died at age 25 years old on July 4, 1826. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Jefferson.
Eston Hemings Jefferson was born on May 21, 1808 in Lake Monticello, Fluvanna County, Virginia United States to Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, and had siblings Harriet Hemings, James Madison Hemings, William Beverley Hemings, and Harriet Hemings. Eston Hemings Jefferson died at age 47 years old on January 3, 1856 in Madison, Dane County, WI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eston Hemings Jefferson.
Joseph Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson was born on February 20, 1829 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States of America, and died at age 76 years old on April 23, 1905 in Palm Beach, Florida. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Jefferson.
Nancy Lee Thursday Jefferson of Marion, Crittenden County, Arkansas United States was born in 1832, and died at age 68 years old circa 1900.
Eli Thomas_Jefferson Dykes was born on September 28, 1854 in Dykes, Pulaski County, Kentucky United States, and died at age 69 years old on November 24, 1923. Eli Dykes was buried at White Lily Cemetery.

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Teresa R Jefferson of Greenville, Greenville County, SC was born on April 10, 1958, and died at age 37 years old on September 22, 1995.
Tammie R Jefferson of TX was born circa 1962. Tammie Jefferson was married to Roman E. Jefferson on July 30, 2006 in Dallas County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tammie R. (Black) Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia, to Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph. His father was a successful planter and surveyor who had built a substantial estate in Virginia, and his mother was a member of a prominent Virginia family. Thomas Jefferson was the third of ten children, with six sisters and three brothers. Jefferson was a Founding Father of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809 and played a significant role in shaping the young nation's political landscape. Jefferson was a Renaissance man of his time, with a broad range of interests and accomplishments. He was an architect, inventor, writer, lawyer, and naturalist. He was a staunch supporter of individual liberty, religious freedom, and the separation of church and state. Throughout his life, Jefferson's legacy was marred by his ownership of slaves and his views on race.
Maria (Stone) Jefferson of Louisiana United States was born on November 25, 1965 in Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI to Maria (Garcia) Kaneakua. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maria (Stone) Jefferson.
Ruby S (Stokes) Jefferson of New Iberia, Iberia County, LA was born on September 27, 1924 in New Iberia, Iberia Parish County, and died at age 72 years old on November 10, 1996 in New Iberia. Ruby Jefferson was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia.
Ella Jefferson of Athens, Clarke County, Georgia was born on March 31, 1889, and died at age 82 years old in March 1972.
Jeffield Jefferson of Harris County, TX was born circa 1944. He married Laverne (Burton) Jefferson on March 27, 1966 in Harris County, TX. He would also marry Shirley F. (Sanders) Jefferson on October 9, 1981 in Harris County and they later separated on June 16, 2006. He and Victoria C. (Nwosu) Jefferson married on June 16, 2010 in Harris County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jeffield Jefferson.
Juanita Marie (Schuchmann) Frambes-Jefferson was born in 1940, and died at age 60 years old in 2000. Juanita Frambes-Jefferson was buried at East Lawn Cemetery in Salem, Marion County, Illinois United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Juanita Marie (Schuchmann) Frambes-Jefferson.
Nancy Lee Thursday Jefferson of Marion, Crittenden County, Arkansas United States was born in 1832, and died at age 68 years old circa 1900.
John Jefferson was born on January 9, 1940 to parents Lori and Ardis Jefferson. He had an older sister Jean, and a younger brother named Edwin.
Ethyl M Stevenson Jefferson of Bordentown, Burlington County, NJ was born on May 22, 1915, and died at age 92 years old on March 11, 2008.
Carl Jefferson Jr. of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on September 1, 1954, and died at age 54 years old on September 30, 2008.
Paul B Jefferson Jr. was born on April 22, 1977, and died at age 19 years old on June 28, 1996. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Paul B Jefferson Jr. .
Peter Jefferson Jr. of New Orleans, Orleans County, LA was born on June 7, 1928, and died at age 73 years old on February 3, 2002.
Leroy Jefferson of Centreville, Wilkinson County, MS was born on June 17, 1925, and died at age 78 years old on December 23, 2003.
Leroy Jefferson of Bealeton, Fauquier County, Virginia was born on October 8, 1916, and died at age 60 years old in July 1977.
Leroy Jefferson of Bellport, Suffolk County, NY was born on December 23, 1911, and died at age 75 years old in February 1987.
Leroy F Jefferson of Mifflinburg, Union County, PA was born on September 8, 1920, and died at age 76 years old on September 7, 1997.
Leroy Jr Jefferson of Newark, Essex County, NJ was born on October 26, 1922, and died at age 70 years old in April 1993.

Popular Jefferson Biographies

Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia, to Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph. His father was a successful planter and surveyor who had built a substantial estate in Virginia, and his mother was a member of a prominent Virginia family. Thomas Jefferson was the third of ten children, with six sisters and three brothers. Jefferson was a Founding Father of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809 and played a significant role in shaping the young nation's political landscape. Jefferson was a Renaissance man of his time, with a broad range of interests and accomplishments. He was an architect, inventor, writer, lawyer, and naturalist. He was a staunch supporter of individual liberty, religious freedom, and the separation of church and state. Throughout his life, Jefferson's legacy was marred by his ownership of slaves and his views on race.
Ella Jefferson of Athens, Clarke County, Georgia was born on March 31, 1889, and died at age 82 years old in March 1972.
Capp Julius Jefferson
Capp Julius Jefferson was born on June 1, 1877 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and died at Depew, Oklahoma. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Capp Julius Jefferson.
Eston Hemings Jefferson was born on May 21, 1808 in Lake Monticello, Fluvanna County, Virginia United States to Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, and had siblings Harriet Hemings, James Madison Hemings, William Beverley Hemings, and Harriet Hemings. Eston Hemings Jefferson died at age 47 years old on January 3, 1856 in Madison, Dane County, WI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eston Hemings Jefferson.
Sadelia (Craig) Jefferson
Sadelia (Craig) Jefferson was born in Neoshe, KA United States, and died in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sadelia (Craig) Jefferson.
Nancy Lee Thursday Jefferson of Marion, Crittenden County, Arkansas United States was born in 1832, and died at age 68 years old circa 1900.
Maria (Stone) Jefferson of Louisiana United States was born on November 25, 1965 in Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI to Maria (Garcia) Kaneakua. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maria (Stone) Jefferson.
John Jefferson was born on January 9, 1940 to parents Lori and Ardis Jefferson. He had an older sister Jean, and a younger brother named Edwin.
Juanita Marie (Schuchmann) Frambes-Jefferson was born in 1940, and died at age 60 years old in 2000. Juanita Frambes-Jefferson was buried at East Lawn Cemetery in Salem, Marion County, Illinois United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Juanita Marie (Schuchmann) Frambes-Jefferson.
Helen (Jefferson) Bolin
Helen (Jefferson) Bolin was born to Sadelia (Craig) Jefferson and Capp Julius Jefferson. She married U Ray Bolin, and they had a child Esponola (Bolin) Jones. She would also marry U Ray Bolin, and they had a child Nadine Bolin. She married U Ray Bolin. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen (Jefferson) Bolin.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tressea A Jefferson.
Dinah Ellen (Jefferson) Orr of Pr Ah Australia, was married to Joseph Orr, and has children Gordon Joseph Orr, Walter Charles Stewart Orr, Alexander Frederick Orr, and Priscilla (Orr) Wills. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dinah Ellen (Jefferson) Orr.
Wilie J Jefferson
Wilie J Jefferson was born on July 23 in Norfolk, Virginia United States, and died on February 13, 1998. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wilie J Jefferson.
Patricia Mary (Jefferson) Rosen was born on April 11, 1921 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States. She was married to Lester Albert Rosen on January 9, 1945 at St Patrick's Rectory 86 High St, in Wareham, Plymouth County, MA, and they were together until Lester's death on December 31, 2006 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Shelby County, TN. She had children Jefferson Albert Rosen, Patricia Ann (Rosen) Ferrell, and Lesley A. (Rosen) Welsh. Patricia Rosen died at age 94 years old on November 28, 2015 in Memphis, Shelby County, TN.
Verbenia V Jefferson of Guthrie, Logan County, OK was born on June 21, 1919, and died at age 74 years old on May 18, 1994 in Guthrie.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gail Marie Auringer Jefferson.
Willie J Jefferson Jr of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on August 13, 1950, and died at age 47 years old on March 11, 1998. Willie Jefferson was buried at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery Section H-17 Row 16 Site 5 11501 Garrison Forest Rd, in Owings Mills.
Annie M Jefferson of Harvey, Cook County, IL was born on January 23, 1935 to Dc Mitchell Jr and Vera (Baugh) Mitchell. She had siblings Annie (Mitchell) Jefferson and Patrick L. Mitchell. Annie Jefferson died at age 66 years old on January 28, 2001.
Betty J Jefferson of Rock Island, Rock Island County, IL was born on July 24, 1946, and died at age 52 years old on August 3, 1998.

Jefferson Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Jefferson family member is 68.0 years old according to our database of 15,565 people with the last name Jefferson that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

68.0 years

Oldest Jeffersons

These are the longest-lived members of the Jefferson family on AncientFaces.

Anna Jefferson of Chattahoochee, Gadsden County, Florida was born on July 1, 1869, and died at age 110 years old in March 1980.
110 years
Henry Jefferson of Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ was born on November 30, 1858, and died at age 108 years old in August 1967.
108 years
Emma B Jefferson of Tallahassee, Leon County, FL was born on September 11, 1891, and died at age 107 years old on January 1, 1999.
107 years
Nicey Jefferson of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi was born on July 1, 1872, and died at age 107 years old in May 1980.
107 years
Emma Jefferson of Clarksdale, Coahoma County, MS was born on September 30, 1889, and died at age 107 years old on February 24, 1997.
107 years
Charles B Jefferson of Columbia, Boone County, MO was born on February 29, 1904, and died at age 106 years old on April 15, 2010.
106 years
Ida Mae Jefferson of Winter Garden, Orange County, Florida was born on April 5, 1904, and died at age 105 years old on March 30, 2010.
105 years
Catherine Jefferson of New Kensington, Westmoreland County, PA was born on November 19, 1884, and died at age 105 years old on February 2, 1990.
105 years
Nannie Jefferson of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on November 12, 1885, and died at age 105 years old in August 1991.
105 years
Daisy Jefferson of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, Missouri was born on March 3, 1879, and died at age 106 years old in March 1985.
105 years
Mary H Jefferson of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on February 25, 1894, and died at age 104 years old on February 20, 1999.
104 years
Christina M Jefferson of Ridgeway, Fairfield County, SC was born on July 10, 1885, and died at age 104 years old in April 1990.
104 years
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