Seems only only one of Sally’s children were fathered by a Jefferson and Sally was Thomas Jefferson’s wife’s servant. I imagine here quarters were close to Jefferson and his wife’s quarters.
That’s the correct reason, but not the one the media wants to push.
So, let me get this straight. We shut down sites that commemorate our confederate generals. We denounce the Civil War, from the Southern side in general, but let’s celebrate, once again the White Man who takes advantage of a black slave.
In short, that’s the only piece of history fed to students regarding our second president.
Sally Hemings was 9 years old at the time of Martha Jefferson’s death. Martha Jefferson’s father (John Wayles) was also the father of Sally Hemings. That made Sally Mrs. Jefferson’s half sister.