Martha Jefferson — 1776 Character Profile

About Martha Jefferson

Wife of Thomas Jefferson who travels to Philadelphia to support her husband. Her presence helps lift his spirits and enables him to complete the draft of the Declaration of Independence.

Character Facts

Played by

Blythe Danner

Appears in

1776 (1972)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Martha Jefferson — spouse — Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard)
• Martha Jefferson — related — John Adams (William Daniels)
• Martha Jefferson — related — Dr. Benjamin Franklin (Howard Da Silva)
• Martha Jefferson — related — Abigail Adams (Virginia Vestoff)

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