A six-part History Channel documentary offers a clear-eyed view of Jefferson’s flaws, contradictions and triumphs.
the enslaved personal chef of Thomas Jefferson. Hemings was also Jefferson’s brother-in-law by marriage, his parents being Jefferson’s father-in-law John Wayles and Wayles’ slave Betty Hemings.
Major Acts: Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France ... of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom; & Father of the University of Virginia.” ...
the enslaved personal chef of Thomas Jefferson. Hemings was also Jefferson’s brother-in-law by marriage, his parents being Jefferson’s father-in-law John Wayles and Wayles’ slave Betty Hemings.