Born in 1775, Isaac was the third son of Ursula and Great George, who rose from foreman of labor to become overseer of Monticello in 1797--the only slave to reach that position.
Isaac was born in 1775. Isaac was the third son of Ursula and Great George--the only slave to reach that position. Ursula rose from foreman of labor. This was to become overseer of Monticello in 1797. Great George rose from foreman of labor. This was to become overseer of Monticello in 1797.