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.
President Jeffersonâs paternal grandparents were Thomas Jefferson (the son of Thomas Jefferson and Mary Martha Branch) and Mary Field (the daughter of Peter Field and Judith Soane).resident Jefferson was the son of Jane (Randolph), who was born in Shadwell, Tower Hamlets, London, England, and of Peter Jefferson, who was born in Chesterfield County, Virginia.