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Zara Frances Cully (January 26, 1892 – February 28, 1978) was an American actress.Cully was best known for her role as Olivia 'Mother Jefferson' Jefferson on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons, which she portrayed from the series beginning in 1975 until her death in 1978.
Jane Randolph Jefferson (February 10, 1720 – March 31, 1776) [a] was the wife of Peter Jefferson and the mother of US president Thomas Jefferson. Born in the parish of Shadwell, near London, she was the daughter of Isham Randolph, a ship's captain and a planter. Jefferson was proud of her heritage and brought customs of aristocracy to her family.
Martha Skelton Jefferson (née Wayles; October 30, 1748 – September 6, 1782) was the wife of Thomas Jefferson from 1772 until her death. She served as First Lady of Virginia during Jefferson's term as governor from 1779 to 1781. She died in 1782, 19 years before he became president. [1] [2]
At the time of the portrait, Randolph was 51 years of age and was the mother of eleven children. [65] Jefferson describes Randolph as the "cherished companion of his youth and the nurse of his old age". Shortly before his death, he said that the "last pang of life was parting with her." [66] [42] Thomas Jefferson died of uremia on July 4
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 1 January 2025. Slave of Thomas Jefferson (c. 1773–1835) Sally Hemings Born Sarah Hemings c. 1773 Charles City County, Virginia, British America Died 1835 (aged 61–62) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. Known for Slave owned by Thomas Jefferson, alleged mother to his shadow family Children 6, including ...
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, which owns and operates Monticello, the major public history site on Jefferson, characterizes Jefferson's parents this way: "His father Peter Jefferson was a successful planter and surveyor and his mother Jane Randolph a member of one of Virginia's most distinguished families."
Mar. 24—Hunter Jefferson's mother, Amber, signed him up for basketball tryouts when he was a freshman, trying to inspire in him a shared passion for the game she experienced growing up. Three ...
Mother Jefferson (portrayed by Zara Cully) is Henry and George's mother. Her first appearance was in the All in the Family episode "Lionel's Engagement," when she takes offense at being referred to as " mammy " by Archie Bunker , who thinks the term is a variation of "mommy."