Jefferson's hair settles questions about Sally Hemings

Researchers say they have the most conclusive proof of Thomas Jefferson's paternity of Sally Hemings' children. A strand of hair found in Jefferson's Bible launched an investigation involving DNA scientists, historians, genealogists and descendants of both Jefferson and Hemings.

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Lock of hair settles questions about Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings

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