Talk:Thomas Jefferson: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia

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:::You're choosing to disregard what they said, given the weight of all the historical evidence: "In January 2000, the committee reported its finding that the weight of all known evidence - from the DNA study, original documents, written and oral historical accounts, and statistical data - indicated a high probability that Thomas Jefferson was the father of Eston Hemings, and that he was perhaps the father of all six of Sally Hemings' children listed in Monticello records." Of course they can't say for sure, but it's wishful thinking to assume Jefferson was not the father - there were no contemporary rumors of different fathers. Also, the National Genealogical Society has stated their support for the conclusion that Jefferson is the father, given the weight of all the evidence. It should not be left as ambiguous as it is in the lede as it stands.[[User:Parkwells|Parkwells]] ([[User talk:Parkwells|talk]]) 14:21, 28 January 2011 (UTC)

::::The "1 in 25" chance is nonsense. That Jefferson was the father was considered more likely than not before any DNA evidence was known. Back then, none of the disbelievers found any of the other 24 Jeffersons likely enough to even consider. Only once "a Jefferson" was undeniable did they spin new yarns. --[[User:Stephan Schulz|Stephan Schulz]] ([[User talk:Stephan Schulz|talk]]) 22:26, 29 January 2011 (UTC)

==UnDue Weight to Hemings==