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Birth
Jefferson is born to Peter Jefferson & Jane Randolph. He is the third of ten children and was born in his home in Shadwell, Virginia. -
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Lifespan of Thomas Jefferson
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Jefferson Marries
Jefferson Marries 23-year-old widow Martha Wayles Skelton. They had a happy marriage. They were married for 10 years and had six children. Only two survived to adulthood. -
Declaration of Independence
Jefferson presents the final draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress. -
Virginia House of Delegatses
Jefferson served as a Delegate for the Virginia House of Delegates from September 26, 1776-June 1, 1779. -
Governor of Virginia
Jefferson serves as the 2nd Governor of Virginia until June 3, 1781. -
Jefferson's Wife Dies
Jefferson's wife dies at the age of 33. Jefferson never remarries. -
Minister to France
Jefferson is the appointed by the Congress of the Confederation as the Minister to France until September 26, 1789. -
Secretary of State
Jefferson is George Washington's Secretary of State until December 31, 1793. He is the first ever official Secretary of State. -
Vice President of the United States
Jefferson is the 2nd Vice President of the United States under John Adams until March 4, 1801 when he becomes president. -
Presidency
Jefferson took the oath of office for the presidency on March 4, 1801. -
Presidency Concludes
Jefferson leaves the office of the presidency. He is succeeded by James Madison. -
Jefferson Dies
Jefferson dies in Charlottesville, Virginia at the age of 83.
