Martha Skelton Jefferson (née Wayles; October 19 or 30, 1748 – September 6, 1782) was the wife of Thomas Jefferson. She served as First Lady of Virginia during Thomas' term as Governor from 1779 to 1781, but did not serve as First Lady of the country because she died in 1782, 19 years before he became President.
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Full name at birth | Martha Wayles
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Claim to fame | Wife of US President Thomas Jefferson
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Date of birth | 30 October 1748
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Place of birth | Charles City, Colony of Virginia
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Date of death | 6 September 1782
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Age | 33 (age at death)
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Place of death | Charlottesville, Virginia
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Resting place | Monticello National Park Grounds, Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
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