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Elizabeth Hemings ( c. 1735 – 1807) was a female slave of mixed-ethnicity in colonial Virginia. With her owner, planter John Wayles, she had six children, including Sally Hemings.
Elizabeth (Betty) Hemings (1735-1807) was the matriarch of a prominent and extensive family that made up a third of the population at Monticello, the largest family to ever call Monticello home.
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The majority of those interviewed for the Getting Word project trace their ancestry to Elizabeth (Betty) Hemings. According to her grandson Madison Hemings, she was the daughter of an English sea captain named Hemings and an enslaved woman.
Elizabeth Hemings. Dates Alive: 1735-1807. Family: Hemings-Elizabeth. Occupation: Household servant. The majority of those interviewed for the Getting Word project trace their ancestry to Elizabeth (Betty) Hemings.
May 22, 2024 · Explore genealogy for Betty Hemings born abt. 1735 Francis Eppes's Plantation, Bermuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia died 1807 Monticello Plantation, Albemarle, Virginia, United States including parents + descendants + 3 photos + more in the free family tree community.
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Dec 9, 2022 · How did her grave survive the racist times when blacks were brutalized and their property destroyed? Why was this seemingly insignificant Hemings slave honored with such a grave, while her famous Aunt Sally, her wealthy mother Mary, and her talented Uncle John lie in unmarked graves?
