Randolph, Martha Jefferson (1772-1836)

Name:

Randolph, Martha Jefferson (1772-1836)

Other Names:

Jefferson, Martha
Patsy

Born:

09/27/1772

Birthplace:

Monticello, VA

Died:

10/10/1836

Death Location:

Albemarle County, VA

Residence:

Monticello, VA
Albemarle County, VA
Paris, France (ages 12-17)

Nationality:

American

Father:

Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)

Mother:

Jefferson, Martha Wayles Skelton (1748-1782)

Spouse:

Randolph, Thomas Mann, Jr. (1768-1828, m. 1790)

Children:

Anne Cary Randolph (1791�1826)
Thomas Jefferson Randolph (1792�1875)
Ellen Wayles Randolph (1794�1795)
Ellen Wayles Randolph (1796�1876)
Cornelia Jefferson Randolph (1799�1871)
Virginia Jefferson Randolph (1801�1882)
Mary Jefferson Randolph (1803�1876)
James Madison Randolph (1806�1834)
Benjamin Franklin Randolph (1808�1871)
Meriwether Lewis Randolph (1810�1837)
Septimia Anne Randolph (1814�1887)
George Wythe Randolph (1818�1867)

Notes:

Educated at Abbaye Royale de Panthemont, while father was Minister to France. Was quickly withdrawn after expressing interest in converting to Catholicism. Educated children at home, likely with help of private tutors. Strongly tried to protect her father's reputation amongst her children, vs his alleged relationship with Sally Hemings. Separated from husband. Dedicated her life to fathers declining years. Inherited Montecello from father after his death. Later sold it due to financial constraints.
Estranged from husband until shortly before his death.