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COL PETER JEFFERSON 1708–1757 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Feb 1708

Birth Location: Osbornes, Chesterfield Co, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 17 August 1757

Death Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Jefferson

Mother: Mary Field

Spouse(s): Mary Randolph

Children(s): Randolph Jefferson, Thomas States, Judith Jefferson, Elizabeth Jefferson, Peter Jefferson, Dabney Jefferson, Anna Jefferson, Maria Jefferson, Martha Carr, Lucy Lewis, Elizabeth Jefferson, Judith Jefferson, Susannah Jefferson, Lewis Jefferson, Maria Jefferson, Lucy Jefferson

The story of COL PETER JEFFERSON began in 1708 in Osbornes, Chesterfield Co, Virginia, United States. COL PETER JEFFERSON married Mary Jane Isham Randolph, and had children including Anna Scott Jefferson, Dabney Jefferson, Elizabeth Jefferson, Judith Jefferson, Lewis Jefferson, Lucy Jefferson, Lucy Lewis, Maria Jefferson, Martha Carr, Peter Field Jefferson, Randolph Jefferson, Susannah Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson 3Rd President Of The United States. COL PETER JEFFERSON passed away in 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of COL PETER JEFFERSON began in 1708 in Osbornes, Chesterfield Co, Virginia, United States.
  • COL PETER JEFFERSON married Mary Jane Isham Randolph, and had children including Anna Scott Jefferson, Dabney Jefferson, Elizabeth Jefferson, Judith Jefferson, Lewis Jefferson, Lucy Jefferson, Lucy Lewis, Maria Jefferson, Martha Carr, Peter Field Jefferson, Randolph Jefferson, Susannah Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson 3Rd President Of The United States.
  • COL PETER JEFFERSON passed away in 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jefferson
1677–1731
Birth Location: Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
TJ
Mary Field
1679–1715
Birth Location: York County, Virginia, USA
MF

Spouses(s)

Mary Randolph
1720–1776
Birth Location: London, England
MR

Children(s)

Randolph Jefferson
1755–1815
Birth Location: Shadwell, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
RJ
Thomas States
1743–1826
Birth Location: Shadwell Plantation, Goochland County, Virginia
TS
Judith Jefferson
1740–1765
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
JJ
Elizabeth Jefferson
1744–1774
Birth Location: Shadwell, Goochland, Virginia, United States
EJ
Peter Jefferson
1748–1748
Birth Location: Tuckahoe, Goochland, Virginia, USA
PJ
Dabney Jefferson
1750–1750
Birth Location: Shadwell, Virginia, United States
DJ
Anna Jefferson
1755–1805
Birth Location: Shadwell, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
AJ
Maria Jefferson
1741–1826
Birth Location: Goochland, Albemarle Co, VA
MJ
Martha Carr
1746–1811
Birth Location: Albemarle Co, VA
MC
Lucy Lewis
1752–1811
Birth Location: Shadwell, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
LL
Elizabeth Jefferson
1733–1744
Birth Location: –
EJ
Judith Jefferson
1740–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
JJ
Susannah Jefferson
1744–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
SJ
Lewis Jefferson
1749–1749
Birth Location: Tuckahoe, Goochland, Virginia, United States
LJ
Maria Jefferson
1743–1826
Birth Location: Shadwell, Virginia, United States
MJ
Lucy Jefferson
1749–1749
Birth Location: Tuckahoe, Goochland, Virginia, United States
LJ

COL JEFFERSON's Ancestors

Self
COL JEFFERSON
1708–1757
Birth Place: Osbornes, Chesterfield Co, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas Jefferson
1677–1731
Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary Field
1679–1715
York County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Jefferson
1629–1687
James River, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Martha Branch
1649–1700
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Peter (Field) Maj.
1642–1707
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Judith Soane
1646–1703
Litlington, East Sussex, England,
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Capt
1607–1690
Elizabeth Broome
1610–1697
Christopher II
1627–1665
Sarah Almond
1629–1666
James Field
1620–1707
Anne Clark
1624–1707
Henry Col.
1622–1661
Judeth Fuller
1620–1695
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Capt
1584–1649
Elizabethe Broome
1589–1609
Nicholas Carr
1588–
Elizabeth Broome
1589–
Christopher Sr
1600–1681
Mary ADDIE
1599–1630
Henry Soane
1592–1632
Elizabeth Worger
1592–1632
John Fuller
1590–1624
Mary Brabon
1582–1614

COL JEFFERSON's Descendants

1.
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COL (PETER) JEFFERSON (29 Feb 1708–17 August 1757) m. Mary ("Jane" Isham) Randolph (09 Feb 1720–31 Mar 1776)
  1. 1. Randolph Jefferson 1755–1815 m. Mitchie Pryor 1759–1819 m. Anne (Jefferson) Lewis 1755–1808
    1. 1. Robert (Lewis) Jefferson 1805–1858
    2. 2. James (Lilburne) Jefferson 1789–1874
    3. 3. Field Jefferson 1785–
    4. 4. Isham (R) Jefferson 1781–1852
    5. 5. Thomas (Jefferson) Jr 1783–1836 m. Mary (Randolph) Lewis 1780–1855 m. Elizabeth Siegfried 1822–1864
      1. 1. Martha (Mary) Jefferson 1805–
      2. 2. Robert (Lewis) Jefferson 1805–1858
      3. 3. Mary (Abigail) Jefferson 1808–1836
      4. 4. Peter (Field) Jefferson 1809–1861
    6. 6. Anne (Scott "Nancy") Jefferson 1786–
    7. 7. John (Randolph) Jefferson 1816–1845 m. Amanda (M) Gillman 1824–1855
    8. 8. Henry Jefferson 1774–1872
  2. 2. Thomas (Jefferson, 3rd President of the United) States 1743–1826 m. Martha ("Patty" Wayles) Skelton 1748–1782 m. Sally Hemmings 1773–1835
    1. 1. Martha (Washington "Patsy") Jefferson 1772–1836 m. Thomas (Mann Randolph) Gov. 1768–1828
      1. 1. Ellen (Wayles RANDOLPH) (1) 1794–1795
      2. 2. James (Madison) Randolph 1795–1806
      3. 3. Elenora (Wayles "Ellen") Randolph 1796–1876 m. Joseph (Coolidge) Jr. 1798–1879
        1. 1. Joseph (Randolph) Coolidge 1828–1925
        2. 2. Ellen (Randolph) Coolidge 1826–1894 m. Edmund Dwight 1825–1900
        3. 3. Algernon (Sidney) Coolidge –1863
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Bullfinch) Coolidge 1827–1832
        5. 5. Thomas (Jefferson) Coolidge 1815–1816
      4. 4. Cornelia (Jefferson) Randolph 1799–1871
      5. 5. Virginia (Jefferson) Randolph 1801–1882 m. Nicholas (Philip) Trist 1800–1874
        1. 1. Hore (Browse) Trist 1832–1896
        2. 2. Martha (Jefferson) Trist 1826–1915
        3. 3. Thomas (Jefferson) Trist 1828–1890
      6. 6. Mary (Jefferson) Randolph 1803–1876
      7. 7. Anne (Cary) Randolph 1791–1826 m. Charles (Lewis) Bankhead 1788–1833
        1. 1. William (Gibbons Stuart) Bankhead 1826–1898
        2. 2. Charles (L.) Bankhead 1833–
      8. 8. Thomas (Jefferson) Randolph 1792–1875 m. Jane (Hollins) Nicholas 1798–1871
        1. 1. Mary (B) Randolph 1822–1884
        2. 2. Ellen (Wayles) Randolph 1823–1896
        3. 3. Caroline Randolph 1828–1902
        4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Randolph 1830–1892
        5. 5. Jane (Nicholas) Randolph 1831–1868
        6. 6. Martha (Jefferson "Patsy") Randolph 1817–1857 m. John (Charles Randolph) Taylor 1812–1875
        7. 7. Mary (Buchanan) Randolph 1818–1821
        8. 8. Caryanne (Nicholas) Randolph 1820–1857
        9. 9. Ellen (Wayles) Randolph 1823–1896
        10. 10. Maria (Jefferson Carr) Randolph 1826–1902
        11. 11. Carolina (Ramsay) Randolph 1828–1902
        12. 12. Thomas (Jefferson) Randolph 1829–1872
        13. 13. Jane (Nicholas) Randolph 1831–1868
        14. 14. Wilson (Cary Nicholas) Randolph 1834–1907
        15. 15. Meriwether (Lewis) Randolph 1837–1871
        16. 16. Sarah (Nicholas) Randolph 1839–1892
        17. 17. Margaret Randolph 1816–1842 m. William (Mann) Randolph 1810–1850
        18. 18. Martha (Jefferson) Randolph 1817–1857
        19. 19. Mary (Buchanan) Randolph 1818–1820
        20. 20. Cary (Anne Nichols) Randolph 1820–1859
        21. 21. Mary Randolph 1821–1884
      9. 9. James (Madison) Randolph 1806–1834
      10. 10. Benjamin (Franklin) Randolph 1808–1871 m. Sarah (Champe) Carter 1808–1896
        1. 1. Isetta (Carter) Randolph 1835–1888
        2. 2. Lewis (Carter) Randolph 1838–1887 m. Louisa Hubard 1845–1936
        3. 3. Robert (Mann) Randolph 1849–1927 m. Margaret (Calhoun) Harris 1852–
        4. 4. Septimia Randolph 1840–
      11. 11. Meriwether (Lewis) Randolph 1810–1837 m. Elizabeth Martin 1815–1860
        1. 1. Lewis (Jackson) Randolph 1836–1837
      12. 12. Septimia (Anne) Randolph 1814–1887
      13. 13. George (Wythe) Randolph 1818–1867 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Adams 1826–1871 m. Mary Pope 1814–1835
        1. 1. Frank (Wythe) Randolph 1840–1900
    2. 2. Jane (Randolph) Jefferson 1774–1775
    3. 3. Son Jefferson 1777–1777
    4. 4. Mary (Maria Polly) JEFFERSON 1778–1804 m. John (Wayles) Eppes 1773–1823
      1. 1. Sarah (A) Eppes 1795–1800
      2. 2. Virginia (Randolph) Eppes 1799–1800
      3. 3. Francis (Wayles Eppes) VII 1801–1881 m. Susan (Margaret) Ware 1815–1887 m. Mary (Elizabeth Cleland) Randolph 1801–1835
        1. 1. Robert (Francis "Frank") Eppes 1851–1894
        2. 2. Caroline (Matilda "Carrie" Randolph) Eppes 1859–1940
        3. 3. Susan (Frances "Fannie") Eppes 1839–1908
        4. 4. Maria (Jefferson) Eppes 1840–1896
        5. 5. Nicholas (Ware) Eppes 1843–1904
        6. 6. Martha (Virginia) Eppes 1847–1920
        7. 7. Dr. (John Wayles) Eppes 1825–1908
        8. 8. Thomas (Jefferson) Eppes 1827–1869
        9. 9. William (Eston) Eppes 1830–1896
        10. 10. Jane (Cary) Eppes 1823–1893
        11. 11. Elizabeth (Mary Cleland) Eppes 1832–1903
        12. 12. female Eppes 1833–1850
        13. 13. Francis Eppes 1835–1835
      4. 4. Maria (Jefferson) Eppes 1804–1907
      5. 5. John Eppes 1813–1864
    5. 5. Lucy (Elizabeth Jefferson) I 1780–1781
    6. 6. Lucy (Elizabeth) Jefferson 1782–1784
    7. 7. John (Randolph) Jefferson 1777–1777
    8. 8. Judith Jefferson 1698–1786
  3. 3. Judith Jefferson 1740–1765 m. John (Davis 2nd) Lt 1728–1799
    1. 1. William Davis 1753–1848
    2. 2. Robert Davis 1754–1843
    3. 3. Thomas Davis 1755–1825
    4. 4. John Davis 1758–1841
    5. 5. Mary Davis 1759–
    6. 6. Jemima Davis 1761–
    7. 7. James (Davis) 1 1763–1831
    8. 8. Elizabeth Davis –1871
  4. 4. Elizabeth Jefferson 1744–1774
  5. 5. Peter (Field) Jefferson 1748–1748
  6. 6. Dabney Jefferson 1750–1750
  7. 7. Anna (Scott) Jefferson 1755–1805
  8. 8. Maria Jefferson 1741–1826 m. John (Blair) Bolling 1737–1800
    1. 1. Archibald Bolling 1768–1860
    2. 2. Archibald (Bolling,) Sr. 1779–1825
    3. 3. Ann Bolling 1767–1785 m. Howell Lewis 1760–1790
      1. 1. Ellis (Lewis) Sr 1785–1866 m. Phoebe (Jane) Whiteside 1794–1869
        1. 1. Caroline (Susan) lewis 1813–1890
        2. 2. Lafayette (William) Lewis 1830–1913
        3. 3. John (Quincy Adams) Lewis 1824–1864
        4. 4. Elvira (Louisa) Lewis 1819–1855
        5. 5. Ellis (Lewis) Jr 1837–1863
        6. 6. Amanda (Mary) Lewis 1824–1860
    4. 4. Edward Bolling 1772–1835
    5. 5. Mary ("Polly") Bolling 1769–1798 m. Edward Archer 1774–1823
      1. 1. Peter (Jefferson) Archer 1798–1871
    6. 6. Robert Bolling 1772–1839
    7. 7. John ((Jack) Bolling) Jr 1762–1849 m. Mary (Willis) Kennon 1768–1834
      1. 1. Susan (Bathurst) Bolling 1792–1796
      2. 2. Evalina Bolling 1790–1863
    8. 8. Joseph Bolling 1770–1832
    9. 9. Jane Bolling 1765–1768
    10. 10. Thomas Bolling 1764–1765
    11. 11. William (Thomas) Bolling 1766–1851
    12. 12. George (Jefferson) Bolling 1765–1783
    13. 13. Frances ("Fannie") Bolling 1775–1869
    14. 14. Nancy (Rolfe) Bolling 1767–1870
  9. 9. Martha Carr 1746–1811 m. Dabney Carr 1743–1773
    1. 1. Dabney Carr 1773–1837
    2. 2. Lucy Carr 1768–1803 m. Richard (M) Terrell 1758–1802
      1. 1. Virginia Terrell 1798–1860
      2. 2. Dabney (Carr) Terrell 1801–1827
      3. 3. Ann (Overton) Terrell 1797–
      4. 4. Lucy Terrell 1795–
      5. 5. Martha (Jefferson) Terrell 1793–1860
      6. 6. Mary (Jane) Terrell 1803–1879
    3. 3. Peter Carr 1770–1815
    4. 4. Col. (Samuel Jefferson) Carr 1771–1855
    5. 5. Mary ((Polly)) Carr 1768–1835
    6. 6. Jane Carr 1766–1840
    7. 7. Virginia Carr 1769–
  10. 10. Lucy Lewis 1752–1811 m. Charles (Lilburne) Lewis 1747–1831
    1. 1. Judith (Archer) Lewis 1782–1868
    2. 2. Lilbourn (L) Lewis 1770–1812
    3. 3. Randolph Lewis 1773–1811
    4. 4. Jane (J) Lewis 1777–1822
    5. 5. Mary (Randolph) Lewis 1779–1858
    6. 6. Lucy (B) Lewis 1789–1864
    7. 7. Elizabeth Lewis 1772–
    8. 8. Isham Lewis 1776–1860
    9. 9. Charles Lewis 1782–1806
    10. 10. Martha (Ann Cary) Lewis 1791–
    11. 11. Ada (M) Lewis 1793–
    12. 12. William Lewis 1776–
  11. 11. Elizabeth Jefferson 1733–1744
  12. 12. Judith Jefferson 1740–
  13. 13. Susannah Jefferson 1744–
  14. 14. Lewis Jefferson 1749–1749
  15. 15. Maria Jefferson 1743–1826
  16. 16. Lucy Jefferson 1749–1749

COL JEFFERSON's Timeline

6 Records

1707
28 Feb 1707
Birth of COL PETER JEFFERSON in Osbornes, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Osbornes, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
1708
29 Feb 1708
Birth of COL PETER JEFFERSON in Osbornes, Chesterfield, Virginia
Osbornes, Chesterfield, Virginia
1708
29 Feb 1708
Birth of COL PETER JEFFERSON in Osbornes, Chesterfield Co, Virginia, United States
Osbornes, Chesterfield Co, Virginia, United States
1757
17 Aug 1757
Age 49
Death of COL PETER JEFFERSON in Shadwell, Goochland, Virginia
Shadwell, Goochland, Virginia
1757
17 Aug 1757
Age 49
Death of COL PETER JEFFERSON in Edge Hill later SHADWELL, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Edge Hill later SHADWELL, Goochland, Virginia, United States
1757
17 August 1757
Age 49
Death of COL PETER JEFFERSON in Shadwell, Albemarle, VA
Shadwell, Albemarle, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1707
    Event Place: Osbornes, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Source Citation: Birth year: 1708; Birth city: Osborne; Birth state: VA
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2709.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DP1
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 757.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RMA
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1708
    Event Place: Osbornes, Chesterfield, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1708
    Event Place: Osbornes, Chesterfield Co, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1757
    Event Place: Shadwell, Goochland, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1757
    Event Place: Edge Hill later SHADWELL, Goochland, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 August 1757
    Event Place: Shadwell, Albemarle, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Source Citation: Birth year: 1708; Birth city: Osborne; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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