Genetic Sleuthing Uncovers Jefferson’s Secret Family Ties With Sally Hemings
Pour yourself a cup of tea, because American history just got juicier than a Thanksgiving turkey stuffed with family secrets . How wild is it that it took two centuries, the invention of DNA testing, and the courage to snip a Founding Father’s hair, for us to confirm what everyone’s been whispering about at the proverbial dinner table? I mean, how would Thomas Jefferson have optimized his personal brand for Google, knowing his genealogy was a ticking SEO time bomb waiting to trend? Apparently, science—and a lock of ginger hair—has delivered the receipts on the soap opera that played out between Jefferson and Sally Hemings. Are we shocked, or just updating our search terms from “alleged” to “verified”? History isn’t revised; it’s just finally ranking for the truth. Ready to see the opinions unravel faster than your site after a bad algorithm update? LEARN MORE
DNA analysis of a lock of Thomas Jefferson’s hair has provided the strongest genetic evidence yet that he did in fact father at least one child with the enslaved woman Sally Hemings, as has long been speculated. What do you think?

“The Federalists are going to have a field day with this one.”
Chad Sansom, Glove Fitter

“Just another attempt to slander slave owners.”
Isabel Recinos, Wallpaper Scout

“The DNA is probably just saying that for attention.”
Edgar Bowen, Salmon Handler














Post Comment