Since the late 1780’s, there has been controversy as to whether or not there were sexual relations and children born between Thomas Jefferson, an American founding father and third president of the United States, and a young Virginian slave Sally Hemmings. Thomas Jefferson was born on a large estate in Virginia that was labored by many slaves. He was married to Martha Wayles Skelton at the time in 1772 which led to a double in property and slaves. He led many to believe he was strongly against blacks and stated that a biracial society in America was impossible due to his racial thoughts on the black society. Even with this public view, many believed Jefferson withheld a long lasting relationship with his household slave
, Sally Hemmings. Many
, Sally Hemmings. Many