Martha jefferson randolph biography of albert

  • Martha "Patsy" Randolph (née Jefferson; September 27, 1772 – October 10, 1836) was the eldest daughter of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United.
  • As the only child to outlive Thomas Jefferson, Martha Randolph was endowed with the task of continuing her father's esteemed legacy.
  • Martha "Patsy" Randolph (née Jefferson; September 27, 1772 – October 10, 1836) was the eldest daughter of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the.

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    WashingtonMarch. 22. 1835

    I have been long owing you a letter dear Sister but the state of my family has been such this winter that I have not had a moment to do any thing that I wished, and as for writing I believe I have not written three letters since I left Albemarle although two marriages have taken place in the family since I left it. Benjamin to Sally Carter the sister of Ellen’shusband and Patsy, Jefferson’s second daughter, to John R. Taylor of Frederick Grandson of Mr Edmond Randolph by his daughter Susan whom you probably knew. I had a visit from My Dear George whom I have not seen before since his last cruise. he went from his ship to the naval school where he has been preparing for his examination but when it comes on he will still be too young by 10 months, which will throw him back another year. he staid long enough with me to get his cloaths put in order for another cruise which considering the number they are compelled to take with them occupied My time fully

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    Martha Jefferson Randolph

    Martha "Patsy" Randolph (née Jefferson; September 27, 1772 – October 10, 1836) was the eldest daughter of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, and his wife, Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson. She was born at Monticello, near Charlottesville, Virginia.

    Her mother died when she was 10 years old, when only two out of her five siblings were alive. By 1804, she was the lone surviving sibling. Martha was very close to her father in his old age. She was the only one of his children with his wife Martha to survive past the age of 25. Patsy had a close relationship with her father, who saw that she had a good education. She spoke four languages and was greatly influenced by the education she received in a Paris convent school with daughters of the French elite.

    She married Thomas Mann Randolph Jr., who was a politician at the federal and state levels and was elected as governor of Virginia (1819–1822), which made her the first lady o

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    Martha Jefferson Randolph

    First Lady of the United States from 1801 to 1809

    This article is about the daughter of third president of the United States Thomas Jefferson. For the wife of Thomas Jefferson, see Martha Jefferson.

    Martha Jefferson Randolph

    1836 portrait bygd Thomas Sully

    Acting
    March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809
    PresidentThomas Jefferson
    Preceded byAbigail Adams
    Succeeded byDolley Madison
    In role
    December 1, 1819 – December 1, 1822
    GovernorThomas Mann Randolph Jr.
    Preceded byAnn Barraud Taylor Preston
    Succeeded bySusanna Lawson Pleasants
    Born

    Martha Jefferson


    (1772-09-27)September 27, 1772
    Monticello, Virginia, British America
    DiedOctober 10, 1836(1836-10-10) (aged 64)
    Albemarle County, Virginia, U.S.
    Resting placeMonticello Cemetery
    Spouse
    Children12, including Thomas, Ellen, Cornelia and George
    Parents
    Signature

    Martha "Patsy" Randolph (néeJefferson