Thomas Jefferson By 6347 Apr 13, 1743 Thomas Jefferson was born. Jan 27, 1766 Thomas married Martha Wayles Skelton Jul 9, 1776 He returned to Virginia Sep 11, 1776 Drafted the Declaration of Independence. Jan 1, 1796 He entered public service again in France. Jan 1, 1800 He defeted Adams an became president. Jan 1, 1809 He succeeded as president . Jul 4, 1826 Jefferson died at the age of 83.