The Life of Thomas Jefferson By tgibs007 Apr 13, 1743 Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia Jan 1, 1772 Married to Martha Skelton Jun 7, 1776 Jefferson is assigned with drafting the Declaration of Independence Jul 4, 1776 Jefferson's Delaration is approved by Congress Jun 1, 1779 Elected Governor of Virginia Mar 21, 1790 Jefferson Becomes Secretary of State Mar 4, 1797 Jefferson becomes Vice President Mar 4, 1801 Jefferson becomes the third President of the United States Jun 20, 1803 Lewis & Clark Expedition Jan 15, 1809 Jefferson charters the University of Virginia Jul 4, 1826 Thomas Jefferson dies at the 50th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence