Harriet Hemings
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Born | Monticello |
| Virginia | |
| United States | |
| Died | Washington |
| D.C. | |
| United States | |
| Cousins | Mary Jefferson Eppes |
| Martha Jefferson Randolph | |
| Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson | |
| Joseph Fossett | |
| Aunts | Mary Hemings |
| Lucy Jefferson Lewis | |
| Martha Jefferson | |
| Mary Hemings Bell | |
| Thenia Hemings | |
| Parents | Sally Hemings |
| Thomas Jefferson | |
| Job | Garment Worker |
| Siblings | Beverly Hemings |
| Madison Hemings | |
| Eston Hemings | |
| Uncles | James Hemings |
| John Hemings | |
| Randolph Jefferson | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 425801 |
Harriet Hemings Life story
Harriet Hemings was born into slavery at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, in the first year of his presidency. Most historians believe her father was Jefferson, who is now believed to have fathered, with his slave Sally Hemings, four children who survived to adulthood.
Harriet Hemings: Life History
- Notable Events
Harriet Hemings is remembered as a brave and determined woman who fought for her freedom and the freedom of others.She is an important figure in American history.and her story has been an inspiration to many.An interesting fact about Harriet is that she was the first person of African descent to be buried in the Monticello graveyard.a testament to her importance and legacy.
Harriet Hemings Photos
