Thomas Jeferson By brenboy Apr 13, 1743 Thomas Jefferson is Born Period: Apr 13, 1743 to Jul 4, 1826 Thomas Jefferson Jan 1, 1772 Jefferson marries Martha Wayles Skelton Jun 11, 1776 Jefferson is chosen by Congress to write the Declaration of Independence Mar 4, 1797 Jefferson is elected as vice president of the United States Mar 4, 1801 Jefferson becomes the third prresident of the United States Mar 15, 1809 Jefferson retires to Monticello Jul 4, 1826 Jefferson dies on the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence