Thomasville may be small, but that doesn't mean we're not busy; there is always something to do in Thomasville!No matter what your interest, there is something for you here.Take a tour through one of our historical museums, visit a magnificent plantation, shop and dine in our award-winning downtown, or connect with nature-all in the same town.o matter what your interest, there is something for you here. Take a tour through one of our historical museums, visit a magnificent plantation, shop and dine in our award-winning downtown, or connect with nature-all in the same town.
Jefferson was born the third of ten children, on April 13, 1743 (April 2, 1743 OS) at the family home in Shadwell, Virginia. His father was Peter Jefferson, a planter and surveyor who died when Jefferson was fourteen. His mother was Jane Randolph, daughter of Isham Randolph, a ship's captain and planter.
1 Thomas' father passed away when he was 14 years old and he inherited the Jefferson family's land land as well as his father's slaves. 2  Thomas Jefferson fell in love with Martha Wayles Skelton when she was around 23 years old.  She was the daughter of a prominent Virginia lawyer named John Wayles.