Peter Field Jefferson was born on March 14, 1735 in Goochland County, Colony of Virginia, son of Field Jefferson (1701–1765) and Mary Frances Robertson (1701–1750). He was a first cousin of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) through their grandmother Mary (Field) Jefferson (1679-1715).
He was mentioned in his father's will of 1765.[1]
Peter (27) married his second cousin Elizabeth Allen (22) (born on December 17, 1739 in Henrico County, Virginia Colony; daughter of Samuel Allen and Martha Field (Archer) Allen) on May 29, 1762 in Cumberland County, Virginia Colony.[2] Their children were:
In the 1779 census Peterfield was in Pittsylvania, Virginia.[3]
Peter died on January 1, 1794 in Snowcreek, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States, aged 58.
Name: | Peter Fild Jefferson |
Gender: | Male |
Household Members | |
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Name | |
Field Jefferson | |
Mary Jefferson | Wife |
Thos Jefferson | Son |
Peter Field Jefferson | Son |
George Jefferson | Son |
John Jefferson | Son |
Mary Nichols | Daughter |
Robin | Enslaved Person |
William Nichols | Son-in-law |
Judith Jefferson | Daughter |
Phoebe Jefferson | Daughter |
John Speed | Friend |
Mary Nichols | Grandchild |
Delony Nichols | Grandchild |
Susanna Nichols | Grandchild |
William Nichols | Grandchild |
Mary Burton | Goddaughter |
Henry Delony | Friend |
See also:
Virginia Marriage Records Author: Elizabeth Petty Bentley. Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com, 1982. Page: 170.
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Field Jefferson March 6, 1702 to February 10, 1765
Some excerpts from Bible which was owned by Thomas Jefferson of Henrico County, Virginia and prior to him ownership by Thomas Jefferson 1 son of *John Jefferson the emigrant 1612.
Judith the Daughter of Thomas and Mary Jefferson was born August 30, 1698 Thomas the son of Thomas and Mary Jefferson was born September 24, 1790. Feild the Son of Thomas and Mary Jefferson was born March 16, 1702. The soul of my Dear Wife Mary Jefferson departed this life August the 13th about seven o'clock in the afternoon, it being Saturday, 1715. The Soul of my dear Bro. Thos Jefferson departed this life February 14, 1723, he being in a voyage on board the Williamsburg. Capt. Isham Randolph Commander to Virginia. The Soul of my dear Father Thomas Jefferson departed this life February the 18th 1735 it being Thursday night, in the fifty third year of his age (Probably 1730 was intended instead of 1735) The Soul of my dear Wife Mary Frances Jefferson departed this life February the 26/1750. It being Tuesday about half an hour after 4 o'clok in the afternoon. She being in Forty Fourth year of her age. Feild Jefferson. Peter Jefferson was born February 29, 1707. The Soul of my dear Father Feild Jefferson departed this life February the 10th 1765 It being Sunday Morning about ten o'clock. He being in the Sixty Second year of his age. The Soul of my Dear Brother Thomas Jefferson departed this life December the 5th 1783. PFJ The Soul of My Dear Father departed this life January the lst 1794. SAJ The Soul of my Dear mother departed this life the 7th day of May 1828. SAJ The Soul of Thomas Jefferson Departed this Life February 14, 1814. The Soul of William Allan Jefferson Departed this life August 19, 1814. The Soul of Elizabeth Jefferson departed this life October 19, 1814. Peter Feild Son of Feild and Mary Frances Jefferson was born March 14, 1735. Elizabeth Wife of Peter Feild Jefferson and Daugher of Samuel Allan and wife Martha Allan was born December 7, 1739. Peterfeild Jefferson and Elizabeth Allan was married May the 30, 1762. Feild Son of Peter Feild and Elizabeth Jefferson was born April 1, 1763, it being Friday. William Allan Son of Peterfeild and Elizabeth Jefferson was born December 14, 1764, it being Friday. Archer son of Peterfeild and Elizabeth Jefferson was born May the 4th 1766 it being Sunday. Thomas Son of Peterfeild and Elizabeth Jefferson was born March the 21, 1768, it being Monday. John Son of Peterfeild and Elizabeth jefferson was born February the 23rd 1770, it being Friday morning. Frances Daugher of Peterfeild and Elizabeth Jefferson was born Janaury the 11the 1772, it being Saturday morning Judith Daughter to Peterfeild and Elizabeth Jefferson was born January the 7th, 1774. It being Friday. Samuel Allan Son of Peterfeild and Elizabeth Jefferson was born March the 24th, 1776, it being Sunday in the afternoon. Alexander son of Peterfeild and Elizabeth jefferson was born July the 31, 1779, it being Saturday morning. Martha Feild Daughter of Peterfeild and Elizabeth Jefferson was born April the 7, 1781 it being Saturday night. Elizabeth daughter of Peterfeild and Elizabeth Jefferson was born September the 2nd day 1785.
Find A Grave: Peterfield Jefferson Birth: Mar. 14, 1735 Henrico County Virginia, USA Death: Jan. 1, 1794 Snow Creek Franklin County Virginia, USA
Family links: Parents: Field Jefferson (1702 - 1757) Mary Frances Robertson Jefferson (1706 - 1750) Spouse: Elizabeth Allen Jefferson (1739 - 1828)* Children: Archibald Jefferson (1766 - 1828)* John Robertson Jefferson (1770 - 1818)* Alexander Jefferson (1779 - 1858)*
Transcription of Text: from website The Jefferson Monticello Field Jefferson ( 16 March 1702 - 10 February 1765) was Thomas Jefferson's uncle, the older brother of his father, Peter Jefferson.[1] He was the third child of Thomas Jefferson (1677-1731) and Mary Field (1679-1715). His first wife is believed to have been named Mary Frances Robertson (1706-1750) and they had nine children:[2]
Thomas Jefferson (1733-1783) Peterfield Jefferson (1735-1794)* Elizabeth Jefferson (1736-?) Frances Jefferson (1738-1766) George Jefferson (1739-1780) Mary Jefferson (1740-?) Judith Jefferson (1741-?) John Robertson Jefferson (1742-1809) Phoebe Jefferson (1743-1830) m. Alexander Clark[3] Field Jefferson married a second time in 1753, to Mary Allen "of Albemarle County." No children were born to Field and his second wife.[4] Detail Field Jefferson Date Other information Web Address http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/field-jefferson
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