who bore him six children
Thomas Jefferson married Martha Skelton
Jefferson married Martha Wayles Skelton in 1772.
Thomas Jefferson married Martha Skelton
Like general Washington, Thomas Jefferson married a widow and heiress, Martha Skelton to gained by his marriage a considerable increase to his social importance.
He married Martha Wayles Skelton, the widow of John Skelton. Thomas and Martha (he called her Patty) had six children, only two living to adulthood.
Yes six Martha Jefferson Randolph (1772-1836), Jane Randolph (1774-1775), a stillborn or unknown son (1777), Mary Wayles (1778-1804), Lucy Elizabeth (1780-1781), and Elizabeth (1782-1785)
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Thomas Jefferson married to Martha Wayles in January 1, 1772
His wife was Martha Wales Skelton Jefferson ( (October 30 [O.S. October 19] 1748 - September 6, 1782) Her maiden name was Wales. She was a widow when she married Jefferson and Bathurst Skelton was her first husband.
Her maiden name was Wayles. Prior to marrying Jefferson, she was married to Mr. Skelton, who died. So, at her marriage to Jefferson, she was technically Martha Wayles Skelton.
The wife of Thomas Jefferson.
Her maiden name was Wayles. Prior to marrying Jefferson, she was married to Mr. Skelton, who died. So, at her marriage to Jefferson, she was technically Martha Wayles Skelton.