Jefferson Timeline

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  • Peter Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson's father, patented 1,000-acre tract which became Monticello.

    Peter Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson's father, patented 1,000-acre tract which became Monticello.

  • Thomas Jefferson born at Shadwell.

    Thomas Jefferson born at Shadwell.

  • Thomas Jefferson attended the College of William and Mary. (1760 - 1762)

    Thomas Jefferson attended the College of William and Mary. (1760 - 1762)

  • Elected to House of Burgesses.

    Elected to House of Burgesses.

  • Married Martha Wayles Skelton.

    Married Martha Wayles Skelton.

  • Wrote A Summary View of the Rights of British America.

    Wrote A Summary View of the Rights of British America.

  • Elected to Continental Congress.

    Elected to Continental Congress.

  • Drafted Declaration of Independence. Elected to Virginia House of Delegates. Appointed to revise Virginia laws.

    Drafted Declaration of Independence. Elected to Virginia House of Delegates. Appointed to revise Virginia laws.

  • Elected delegate to Congress.

    Elected delegate to Congress.

  • Served as first United States Secretary of State. (1790 - 1793)

    Served as first United States Secretary of State. (1790 - 1793)

  • Served as United States Vice President. (1797 - 1801)

  • Served as United States President. (1801 - 1809)

    Served as United States President. (1801 - 1809)

  • Louisiana Purchase concluded. Lewis and Clark expedition launched.

    Louisiana Purchase concluded. Lewis and Clark expedition launched.

  • University of Virginia opened.

    University of Virginia opened.

  • Died at Monticello, July 4.

    Died at Monticello, July 4.