John Wayles
John Wayles (January 31, 1715 – May 28, 1773) was a colonial American planter, slave trader and lawyer in colonial Virginia. He is historically best known as the father-in-law of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Wayles married three times, with these marriages producing eleven children; only five of them lived to adulthood. Through his female slave Betty Hemings, Wayles fathered six additional children, including Sally Hemings, who was the mother of six children by Thomas Jefferson and half-sister of Martha Jefferson.
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| Full name at birth | John Wayles
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| Claim to fame | He is historically best known as the father-in-law of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States.
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| Date of birth | 31 January 1715
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| Place of birth | Lancaster, England
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| Date of death | 28 May 1773
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| Age | 58 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Charles City County, Virginia
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| Occupation | Attorney at law, Planter, Tobacco agent, Slave trader
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