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Jefferson vindicated : fallacies, omissions, and contradictions in the Hemings genealogical search

Title
Jefferson vindicated : fallacies, omissions, and contradictions in the Hemings genealogical search / Cynthia H. Burton ; foreword by James A. Bear, Jr.
Author
Burton, Cynthia H.
Publication
Keswick, Va. : Cynthia H. Burton, c2005.

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Additional Authors
Bear, James A., Jr., 1919-2013.
Description
194 p. : ill., maps; 28 cm.
Summary
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.
Subject
  • Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 > Family
  • Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 > Relations with women
  • Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 > Relations with slaves
  • Hemings, Sally
  • Jefferson family
  • Paternity testing > United States > Case studies
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-190) and index.
Call Number
APV (Jefferson) 06-4976
ISBN
0976777509
LCCN
2005902894
OCLC
61298377
Author
Burton, Cynthia H.
Title
Jefferson vindicated : fallacies, omissions, and contradictions in the Hemings genealogical search / Cynthia H. Burton ; foreword by James A. Bear, Jr.
Imprint
Keswick, Va. : Cynthia H. Burton, c2005.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-190) and index.
Added Author
Bear, James A., Jr., 1919-2013.
Research Call Number
APV (Jefferson) 06-4976
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