The Life of Thomas Jefferson

Birth

Apr 13, 1743

Thomas Jefferson was born in Virginia Colony

Marriage

Jan 1, 1772

Jefferson married Martha Wayles Skelton, his third cousin.

Virginia House of Delegates

Sep 26, 1775

Jefferson became the commander of the Albemarle County Militia

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence was ratified.

President of the United States

Mar 4, 1801

Thomas Jefferson was elected as the third president of the United States

Death

Jul 4, 1826

Thomas Jefferson died at the age of 83 on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence