From Monticello to the Hill Country
The story of Solomon & Edith Jefferson
Freed slaves of President Jefferson

Two generations later, Captain Ballard opens Ballard Springs School on his plantation for the Jefferson Grandchildren.

Photos submitted by
Carole Harper 03/27/09

Edith Jefferson's Grandchildren
Circa 1924

Front Row: Mozel 'Duce' Williams, Claude Ware, Frank 'Duck' Jefferson, Haywood Williams, Jean Jefferson, Aileen Williams.

Second Row: Albert Woodward, Melvin Williams, Charles Jefferson.

Third Row: Edith Jefferson, George Williams, L.C. Williams, Tom Williams, Lucile Jefferson, Annie Cochran, Snowdy Lee Cochran, Elgin Jackson, Jewel Cochran, Maggie Williams, John Jefferson, Jr.

Fourth Row: Edna Mae Jones, Bessie Jefferson, Bessie Ware, Climan Jones, Elizabeth Jefferson, Inez Jefferson, and Alice Jackson - Teacher. 

5. Edith Jefferson's Grandchildren

6. Edith Jefferson's Grandchildren