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Peter Jefferson 1708–1757 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 February 1708

Birth Location: Chesterfield Co, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 17 August 1757

Death Location: Shadwell, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Thomas Jefferson

Mother: Mary Fields

Spouse(s): Jane Randolph

Children(s): Anna Jefferson, Elizabeth Jefferson, Lewis Jefferson, Lucy Jefferson, Martha Jefferson, Mary Jefferson, Peter Jefferson, Son Jefferson, Thomas U.S.

In 1708, Peter Jefferson entered the world in Chesterfield Co, Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Jefferson And Mary Fields. Peter Jefferson married Jane Randolph, and had children including Anna Scott Jefferson, Elizabeth Jefferson, Lewis Jefferson, Lucy Jefferson, Martha Jefferson, Mary Martha Jefferson, Peter Field Jefferson, Son Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson 3Rd President Of U S. Peter Jefferson passed away in 1757 in Shadwell, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1708, Peter Jefferson entered the world in Chesterfield Co, Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Jefferson And Mary Fields.
  • Peter Jefferson married Jane Randolph, and had children including Anna Scott Jefferson, Elizabeth Jefferson, Lewis Jefferson, Lucy Jefferson, Martha Jefferson, Mary Martha Jefferson, Peter Field Jefferson, Son Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson 3Rd President Of U S.
  • Peter Jefferson passed away in 1757 in Shadwell, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Jefferson's Ancestors

Self
Peter Jefferson
1708–1757
Birth Place: Chesterfield Co, Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Jefferson
1679–1731
VA, Virginia, USA
Mary Fields
1679–1715
Henrico, Virginia
Grandparents
Thomas (Jefferson) I
1658–1697
Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary Branch
1660–1715
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Jr
1628–1665
Sarah Almond
1629–1666
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher Sr
1602–1681
Mary Branch
1602–1630

Peter Jefferson's Descendants

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Peter Jefferson (28 February 1708–17 August 1757) m. Jane Randolph (9 Feb 1720–31 Mar 1776)
  1. 1. Anna (Scott) Jefferson 1755–1828
  2. 2. Elizabeth Jefferson 1744–1774
  3. 3. Lewis Jefferson 1749–1749
  4. 4. Lucy Jefferson 1752–1810
  5. 5. Martha Jefferson 1746–1811
  6. 6. Mary (Martha) Jefferson 1737–1817
  7. 7. Peter (Field) Jefferson 1748–1748
  8. 8. Son Jefferson 1750–1750
  9. 9. Thomas (Jefferson 3rd President of) U.S. 1743–1826 m. Martha Jefferson 1748–1782 m. Sarah (Sally) Hemings 1773–1835
    1. 1. Infant (Son) Jefferson 1777–1777
    2. 2. Mary Eppes 1778–1804
    3. 3. Lucy (Elizabeth Jefferson) I 1780–1781
    4. 4. Lucy (Elizabeth Jefferson) II 1782–1784
    5. 5. Harriet Heckman 1801–1870
    6. 6. Patsy Randolph 1772–1836
    7. 7. Eston (Hemings) Jefferson 1808–1856 m. Julia (Ann) Jefferson 1814–1889
      1. 1. Beverly (Frederick) Jefferson 1839–1908 m. Anna (Maud) Jefferson 1845–1882
        1. 1. Harry (Edgar) Jefferson 1871–1897
        2. 2. Thomas (Beverly) Jefferson 1865–1934
        3. 3. Frederick (Arthur) Jefferson 1869–1924
        4. 4. Carl (Smith) Jefferson 1876–1941
      2. 2. John (Wayles) Jefferson 1835–1892
      3. 3. Annie (W) Pearson 1836–1866
    8. 8. Jane (Randolph) Jefferson 1774–1775

Peter Jefferson's Timeline

3 Records

1708
28 February 1708
Birth of Peter Jefferson in Chesterfield Co, Virginia, USA
Chesterfield Co, Virginia, USA
1739
3 October 1739
Age 31
Peter Jefferson was married in Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
1757
17 August 1757
Age 49
Death of Peter Jefferson in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 February 1708
    Event Place: Chesterfield Co, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 October 1739
    Event Place: Goochland County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 August 1757
    Event Place: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shadwell, Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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