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.
Family That He Was Born Into. 1  Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia on April 13, 1743.  He was born into a family that was closely related to some of the most prominent and wealthy people living in Virginia at that time.