The Farm Book, plus the elaborate chronologies made by Jefferson scholars which document almost every day of his life, demonstrate that contrary to what Martha [Jefferson] Randolph told her sons, Jefferson was not only not distant
from Sally Hemings but in the same house nine months before the births of each of her seven children, and that she conceived no children when he was not there.
Articles of Confederation
Political philosopher, Boston revolutionary leader, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Massachusetts governor; 1722—1803.
Lawyer, politician, writer, militia officer, signer of the Declaration of Independence; 1732—1808.
Lawyer and politician from Connecticut; signer of the Declaration of Independence; 1721—93.
Scots Presbyterian minister, president of the College of New Jersey, signer of the Declaration of Independence; 1723—94.
Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History (1974)