Thomas Jefferson By joshuadaps Apr 2, 1743 Thomas Jefferson is born Aug 17, 1757 Thonas's father dies Mar 25, 1760 Enters college of William and Mary Feb 3, 1767 pratices law Jan 1, 1772 Thomas marries Martha Skelton Period: Nov 6, 1775 to Nov 6, 1776 Thomas serves as member of the contineltal conggress. Period: Jun 11, 1776 to Jun 28, 1776 Jefferson writes the decleration of independence Period: Nov 6, 1779 to Nov 6, 1781 Serves as governor of Virgina Sep 6, 1782 Thomas wife Martha dies Period: Nov 6, 1784 to Nov 6, 1789 Becoms ambassador to France Period: Nov 6, 1790 to Nov 6, 1793 Jefferson serves as U.S Secratary of state Period: Nov 6, 1797 to Nov 6, 1801 Jefferson is vice president of the United States Feb 17, 1801 Jefferson is elected to is first term as president May 2, 1803 the United States purchases the Lousiana territory from France Nov 6, 1804 Jefferson is reelected president Nov 6, 1809 Completes second term and retires Mar 7, 1825 the University of Virgina opeans Jul 4, 1826 Thomas Jefferson dies at Monticello