The key word there is “may”, because there is no evidence other than the rumors at the time to support the belief that Thomas Jefferson had any relationship with Sally Hemmings.
“The key word there is “may”, because there is no evidence other than the rumors at the time to support the belief that Thomas Jefferson had any relationship with Sally Hemmings.”
TJ’s accuser was a drunkard who, soon after making this allegation, got so drunk he walked off the end of the street fell into the river and drowned.
As for the child, it was someone male somewhere in the Jefferson family, including brothers, cousins, etc.
But don’t let the facts bother anyone, or the details.
Never have never will - let that be their motto.
Actually, it is right now.