Message text written by Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history >Would someone please explain to me why the Jefferson-Hemings paternity issue is so important? Is the issue so important because a hidden motive is behind this argument? It appears to me, that many people forget that Thomas Jefferson was neither a God nor perfect.< For the same reason other people research their genealogy -- to know who their ancestors were. Vickie Elam White To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html