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So, when Jane Randolph became the wife of Peter Jefferson, a man from the grass roots, the result was Thomas Jefferson.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “So, when Jane Randolph became the wife of Peter Jefferson, a man from the grass roots, the result was Thomas Jefferson.”
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Beveridge highlights the significance of Thomas Jefferson's roots, emphasizing the impact of his parents' backgrounds on his identity.
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