Sally Hemings, whose given name may have been Sarah, [1][2][3][4] (c. 1773 – 1835) was an enslaved woman, inherited among many others by the third President of the United States …

An in-depth look at the life story of Sally Hemings, who was enslaved by Thomas Jefferson and bore several of his children.

Aug 26, 2024 · After Jefferson’s death in 1826, Sally Hemings lived in Charlottesville with her sons Madison and Eston Hemings. She died in 1835. Hemings was born enslaved in 1773 and …

Jan 28, 2010 · Sally Hemings (her given name was probably Sarah) was born in 1773; she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Betty) Hemings, and her father was allegedly John Wayles, Thomas …

Oct 29, 2025 · Sally Hemings (born 1773, Charles City county, Virginia [U.S.]—died 1835, Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.) was an American slave who was owned by U.S. Pres. Thomas …

Teach Sally Hemings’s life story in conjunction with lessons about Thomas Jefferson’s career and presidency, and ask students to reflect on how this story changes their perceptions.

The name of Sally Hemings has followed Thomas Jefferson down through the years, but little is known about the person behind the name. Who was she? Perhaps because of the death of his …

Mar 19, 2025 · Explore the life of Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman linked to Thomas Jefferson, her children, and the controversies surrounding her legacy.

Sally Hemings was born into slavery in Virginia, probably at Guinea Plantation in Cumberland County, the youngest of six children of Elizabeth Hemings allegedly fathered by her white …

Born into slavery in 1773, her achievement was remarkable. She died in 1835 in modest security and relative freedom— given her time, in the language of the day—comforted by the fact that …