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GUSN-259771
194 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm., Re-examines the controversy over the nature of Thomas Jefferson's relationship with his slave Sally Hemings by looking at the DNA evidence, written accounts, oral histories, and other sources in an attempt to resolve ambiguities and speculations, and determine their relevance and credibility. Includes 20 pages on Jefferson's brother, Randolph Jefferson and his sons.
Family.
Relations with women.
Relations with slaves.
Paternity testing
Burton, Cynthia H.
Bear, James Adam.
Keswick, Va. : Cynthia H. Burton
194 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Re-examines the controversy over the nature of Thomas Jefferson's relationship with his slave Sally Hemings by looking at the DNA evidence, written accounts, oral histories, and other sources in an attempt to resolve ambiguities and speculations, and determine their relevance and credibility. Includes 20 pages on Jefferson's brother, Randolph Jefferson and his sons.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-190) and index.
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0976777509 (pbk.)
9780976777502 (pbk.)
Stacks E332.25.B87 2005
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Hemings, Sally.
Jefferson family.
Jefferson, Thomas.
Case studies.
United States
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