Government

  • Thomas Jefferson was born

    Thomas Jefferson was born

    Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia. Thomas was the oldest son.
  • Thomas's dad passes away

    Thomas's dad passes away

    Thomas's dad Peter Jefferson passed away on August seventeenth 1757.
  • Thomas starts studying at college

    Thomas starts studying at college

    Thomas started studying at the College of William and Mary.
  • Jefferson gets married

    Jefferson gets married

    Jefferson married Martha Wayles Skelton.
  • Jefferson's first daughter is born

    Jefferson's first daughter is born

    Martha Jefferson was his first daughters name.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence is published
  • gets elected governor of Virginia

    gets elected governor of Virginia

    Jefferson was elected the second governor of Virginia.
  • Jefferson's wife dies

    Jefferson's wife dies

    after giving birth to her last child Martha died. Jefferson never remarried due to the heartbreak of losing his wife.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    Jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory which was 800,000 square-miles.
  • Thomas Jefferson dies

    Thomas Jefferson dies

    Jefferson died in his bed due to illness. He died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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