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Martha Jefferson: First Lady

Martha Jefferson, wife of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States (1801-1809). She died in 1782, before Jefferson's term of office. Martha Jefferson Randolph, their daughter and Jefferson's hostess while President, is also included.
Martha Jefferson
A profile of the life of Martha Jefferson (Martha Eppes Skayles Jefferson), wife of third American president, Thomas Jefferson.
Martha (Patsy) Jefferson Randolph - Picture
Patsy Jefferson Randolph served as the public hostess for her father, Thomas Jefferson, during two winters she and her family stayed at the President's House with her father. The engraving was published in 1881.
Biography
Biography on the official White House website.
Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson
From the White House website, a biography of Martha Jefferson.
Martha Jefferson
Basic information on Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson, including a bibliography and timeline.
Martha Wayles Jefferson
A profile of Martha Wayles Jefferson, from the official website for Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home.

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