Sally Hemings

Sarah "Sally" Hemings (c. 1773 – 1835) was a slave owned by Thomas Jefferson. 
==Background==
Born into slavery in Virginia around 1773, Hemings was owned by Thomas Jefferson's wife, Martha. Later, after Martha's death, Thomas Jefferson inherited her as property. The two are believed to have had a sexual relationship while staying in Paris, where slavery had been abolished. Jefferson eventually freed all of Hemings' children from slavery, kept Hemings in bondage.
==Notes==
Sally Hemings is mentioned in Fallout 3 by Button Gwinnett if one chooses to convince him that they are Thomas Jefferson.The Lone Wanderer: "Stand down, and honorably relinquish your post. You've earned a rest."Button Gwinnett: "Coming from you, that means all the world to me. It's been an honor and a privilege to serve my country. It's time for me to take a long-needed rest. I think you'll find that the rest of my men are long-due for the same. I hereby relinquish command and control of this fortification to you. Good luck to you, Mr. Jefferson... and give Sally my regards."(Button Gwinnett's dialogue)
==Appearances==
Sally Hemings is mentioned by her first name only in Fallout 3.
==References==
Category:Fallout 3 mentioned-only characters
Category:Slaves
Category:Historical figures