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Jane Jefferson 1740–1765

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Jefferson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 27 Jun 1740 · Shadwell, Albermarle County, Virginia, United States
Died 1 Oct 1765 · Shadwell, , Virginia, USA
Father Peter Jefferson (1777–1777)
Siblings Anna Scott Jefferson, Elizabeth Jefferson, Jemima Jefferson, Judith Jefferson, Lewis Jefferson, Lucy Jefferson, Lucy Lewis, Maria Jefferson, Martha Jefferson, Mary Jefferson, Peter Field Jefferson, Peter Jefferson, Peter Thomas Jefferson, Randolph Jefferson, Son Jefferson, Thomas 3Rd President Of Usa Jefferson
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Biography

In 1740, Jane Jefferson entered the world in Shadwell, Albermarle County, Virginia, United States, born to peter jefferson. Jane Jefferson passed away in 1765 in Shadwell, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1740
Birth of Jane Jefferson in Shadwell, Albermarle County, Virginia, United States
Birth
1765
Death of Jane Jefferson in Shadwell, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Jefferson

This ancestor line traces from Henrico County, Virginia, USA (1677) to Shadwell, Albermarle County, Virginia, United States (1740) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Jefferson (1740–1765) was born in Shadwell, Albermarle County, Virginia, United States and died in Shadwell, , Virginia, USA. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Jane in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Peter Jefferson
1777–1777 · Father

Jane Jefferson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane Jefferson PTP
1740–1765
Shadwell, Albermarle County, Virginia, United States
Parents
Peter Jefferson PTP
1777–1777
Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
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Jane Jefferson's Descendants

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Jane Jefferson PTP 1740–1765