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.
About Maria Eppes. Mary Wayles Jefferson is the daughter of Thomas & Martha Jefferson. She was born at Monticello and died there, soon after the birth of her third child. Her father's nickname for her was Polly. Mary shared White House hostess duties with her sister Martha Randolph and Dolly Madison, the wife of James Madison.