DNA test on Thomas Jefferson’s hair provides ‘extraordinary proof’ he fathered kids with Sally Hemings — and also leads to chilling other breakthroughs

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By Anthony BlairSep 20, 2026, 5:25 pm86 ptsTrending
Speculation that Jefferson had children with his slave has swirled since the early 19th century, but now, after 15 years of work, the team of archaeologists, genealogists, molecular geneticists and historians say they have proven the link.

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