Thomas Jefferson By sevlord Apr 13, 1743 Thomas Jefferson was born. Thomas Jefferson was born. Aug 17, 1757 Tom's Father Became ill and died. Mar 1, 1760 Tom Went To College Jan 1, 1762 Tom Completed College Jan 1, 1768 Tom was elected to the house of burgesses Feb 1, 1770 Tom's childhood house burned down.(Shadwell) Jan 1, 1772 Tom and Martha married Sep 27, 1772 Tom's wife had a daughter. May 16, 1773 Toms's friend Dabney died. Jan 1, 1774 Tom wrote a summary view of the rights of British America. Apr 3, 1774 Tom's wife had a second daughter. Sep 1, 1775 Tom's daughter Jane died Mar 31, 1776 Tom's mom died. Jul 4, 1776 Everyone signed the Declaration of Independence. Sep 6, 1782 Tom's wife died. Mar 4, 1801 Tom became the third president of the United States. Jul 4, 1826 Tom died at the age of 83