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Francis Wayles Eppes (September 20, 1801 – May 30, 1881) was a planter and slave owner from Virginia who became a cotton planter in Florida Territory and later civic leader in Tallahassee and surrounding Leon County, Florida.
Francis Wayles Eppes (September 20, 1801 - May 30, 1881) was the only surviving child of Thomas Jefferson's daughter Maria Jefferson Eppes and her husband, John Wayles Eppes, Jefferson's nephew by marriage.
Francis Wayles Eppes (September 20, 1801 - 1881) was the only surviving child of Jefferson's daughter Maria Jefferson Eppes and his wife's nephew John Wayles Eppes. Thomas Jefferson had taken the oath of office as the third president on March 4, 1801.
The Francis Eppes Plantation was a cotton plantation of 1,920 acres (8 km 2) situated in east-central Leon County, Florida, United States and established by Francis W. Eppes in 1829.
Overview. Francis was born in 1801. His mother was Thomas Jefferson’s daughter, Mary Jefferson Eppes. His father was John Wayles Eppes. When Francis was three years old, his mother died. Francis spent much of his life at Monticello. His grandfather encouraged his love of learning.
Colonel Francis Eppes was elected to the Virginia Houses of Burgesses to represent Charles City, VA, in 1639-40. Who was this man? Francis Eppes, son of John and Thomazine (Fisher) Eppes, was baptized 14 May 1597 in Ashford, Kent, England.
Explore the chilling story of Francis W. Eppes, the grandson of Thomas Jefferson, known for his ruthless role as a slave catcher in Florida. Discover how his violent...
