Woodson was stunned, then, to see that in 1790, four slaves' names had been recorded, and one of them was erased, a fact never reported by Jefferson scholars. Scholars have noted that no young Tom was recorded in 1790 (his putative year of birth). Woodson presents new evidence, the most persuasive piece of which is Jefferson's Farm Book, in which he recorded all the names of his slaves. Though the existence of young Tom is up for debate, one of those claiming to be his descendants tells his side of the story here.
But there may have been another child, Thomas Woodson (so named because, the story goes, he was sent from Monticello to the nearby Woodson plantation as a lad).
Most of the recent debate has focused on the four children with the surname Hemings (Madison, Beverly, Harriet and Eston). The possibility of a sexual liaison between the third president and his slave Sally Hemings has occupied scholars and gossipmongers since Jefferson's lifetime. WilliamsĤ. Faith-based Award - Pastor Edward Jackson Jr.ħ.Squabbles about Southern genealogies are usually confined to blue-haired ladies in local history societies-but not when the family in question is Thomas Jefferson's. This year’s categories and honorees were:ģ. Ford, Negro History Week evolved into Black History Month. This was an effort to recognize the contributions of Black people in America. Woodson established Negro History week in 1926 to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and Abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Buffalo continues to grow as a city where our differences are embraced, and where we strive to help all residents succeed.”Īmong those Mayor Brown honored today was Sheldon Gibbs, the eleven-year-old CEO and Founder of Classic Knot, a Buffalo-based tie business. “This year we are honoring individuals and organizations who have worked to create a city of opportunity for all people. “Every year we come together to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of those who have made a positive impact in our city,” Mayor Brown said.
This year’s award categories included: arts and culture, military and law enforcement, healthcare and community service. Brown today recognized members of our community for their achievements during the annual City Hall Black History Month program. February 28 – In celebration of Black History Month, Mayor Byron W.
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