President Thomas Jefferson 1743–1826
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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.
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have President Jefferson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through President Jefferson 1743–1826
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of President Thomas Jefferson began in 1743 in Shadwell, Goochland, VA. President Thomas Jefferson passed away in 1826 in Monticello, Charlottesville VA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from President Jefferson
This ancestor line traces from Bourne or Upholland, Lincolnshire, England (1377) to Shadwell, Goochland, VA (1743) across 12 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- President Jefferson (1743–1826) was born in Shadwell, Goochland, VA and died in Monticello, Charlottesville VA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have President 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 12 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.
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President Jefferson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record