hemings, sally

Discusses the story of the Hemingses, an American slave family that had blood ties to Thomas Jefferson, who had an intimate relationship with Sally Hemings, his slave, and covers how the family of Elizabeth Hemings and John Wayles came under ownership to Jefferson through his marriage to Martha Wayles.

Explores the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings from the perspective of descendants of Thomas Woodson, the first-born son of the Jefferson-Hemings liaison, traces the genealogy of the Woodson family, and discusses their efforts to be recognized as relatives of the third U.S. president.

Chronicles the life of Sally Hemings, discussing her life as a slave, her connections to Thomas Jefferson, and the late-twentieth-century debate over her children's lineage.

Shannon Lanier traces his family's relationship to Thomas Jefferson and discusses how his African-American ancestors learned they were related to the founding father.

Time travelers Eli and Thea arrive in Missouri in 1804, where they meet Thomas Jefferson and other famous people, then Eli joins the Corps of Discovery, hoping to find Clyne so that the three friends can return to the Fifth Dimension.

Shannon Lanier traces his family's relationship to Thomas Jefferson and discusses how his African-American ancestors learned they were related to Jefferson.