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John Wayles Jefferson
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John Wayles Jefferson (born John Wayles Hemings; May 8, 1835 ā June 12, 1892), was an American businessman and Union Army officer in the American Civil War. He is believed to be a grandson of Thomas Jefferson; his paternal grandmother is Sarah (Sally) Hemings, Thomas Jefferson's mixed-race slave and half-sister to his wife.
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Born | John Wayles Hemings (1835-05-08)May 8, 1835 |
Died | June 12, 1892(1892-06-12) (aged 57) |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin |
Occupation(s) | Hotelier, cotton broker, journalist |
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Relatives | Sally Hemings (grandmother) |
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Years of service | 1861ā1864 |
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Commands held | 8th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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