Peter Jefferson

January 9, 2024
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Peter Jefferson
Full Name Peter Jefferson
Occupation Family Member
Date Of Birth Feb 29, 1708(1708-02-29)
Age 316
Date Of Death August 17, 1757, Albemarle County, VA
Birthplace Virginia
Country United States
Birth City Virginia
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Peter Jefferson Biography

Name Peter Jefferson
Birthday Feb 29
Birth Year 1708
Place Of Birth Virginia
Home Town Virginia
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Pisces
Parents Mary Field, Thomas Jefferson
Spouse Jane Randolph Jefferson
Children(s) Thomas Jefferson, Randolph Jefferson, MORE

Peter Jefferson is one of the most popular and richest Family Member who was born on February 29, 1708 in Virginia, Virginia, United States. Famous as the father of third United States President Thomas Jefferson, he is also remembered for his skill as a cartographer and land surveyor. In the early 1750s, he created the first accurate map of the Appalachian Mountains’ Allegheny range.

Though he died before he could ever meet her, Jefferson was the father-in-law of United States First Lady Martha Jefferson.

Born in Chesterfield County, Virginia, to Thomas and Mary (Field) Jefferson, he grew up with five siblings. His marriage to Jane Randolph produced, in addition to future President Thomas Jefferson, children named Jane, Mary, Elizabeth, Martha, Peter, Lucy, Anna, and Randolph.

Peter Jefferson Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Family Member
House Living in own house.

Peter Jefferson is one of the richest Family Member from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Jefferson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Though he was not formally schooled during his childhood years, he learned to read and subsequently taught himself many subjects.

In the late 1740s, he became one of the founders of the Loyal Land Company.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Peter Jefferson Dating?

According to our records, Peter Jefferson married to Jane Randolph Jefferson. As of December 1, 2023, Peter Jefferson’s is not dating anyone.

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Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Family Member. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Peter Jefferson celebrates birthday on February 29 of every year.

How old was Jefferson when his dad died?

Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Albemarle County, Virginia to Jane and Peter Jefferson. His father was a Virginia planter, surveyor, and slave owner. At age fourteen , Jefferson’s father died, and Thomas inherited some thirty enslaved individuals.

What did Thomas Jefferson inherit from his father?

Along with the land Jefferson inherited slaves from his father and even more slaves from his father-in-law, John Wayles; he also bought and sold enslaved people. In a typical year, he owned about 200, almost half of them under the age of sixteen.

Who was Peter Jefferson's father?

Thomas Jefferson

Where is Peter Jefferson buried?

Peter Jefferson became ill in the summer of 1757. He was attended by Dr. Thomas Walker, but failed to recover and died on August 17. The burial service took place at Shadwell.

How many slaves did Jefferson own?

Despite working tirelessly to establish a new nation founded upon principles of freedom and egalitarianism, Jefferson owned over 600 enslaved people during his lifetime, the most of any U.S. president.

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