Bristol was born Liberty, Jefferson on October 18, 1990. She travelled with her mother and family during her mothers career throughout the country. It was only in 2008 that she first came to promenance, becoming the youngest person to address the republican national convention (at 17), campaigning for her mother. Following her mother's election she has become something of a celebrity, touring the US in early 2009 and writing several books about her early life. She is a regular campaigner for the Tea Party and shares her mothers strong support for right wing causes.