complications in childbirth. She died after giving birth to the third child to survive Lucy
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His wife was Martha Wales Skelton Jefferson ( (October 30 [O.S. October 19] 1748 - September 6, 1782) Her maiden name was Wales. She was a widow when she married Jefferson and Bathurst Skelton was her first husband.
Jefferson's wife was named Martha Wayles Skelton. He had 5 daughters who were named Martha, Jane, Mary, and two who were named Lucy. He also had a son, though he was never named.
Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801. His wife, Martha Jefferson died in 1782. She is considered first lady even though she never served.
Yes, Jefferson had a family. He had six children with his wife Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson. She died giving birth to their sixth child. There is wide speculation that Jefferson had children with one of his slaves, Sally Hemings. DNA evidence published in 1998 has convinced many historians that at least one of Sally's children, if not all six, were Jefferson's.