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He was born in Shadwell, Virginia, to Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph Jefferson. His mother was from a town in London, though her family left for Virginia. She married Peter Jefferson in Goochland County in 1708. Thomas was born 35 years later as their first son and third child.
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He was a part of the House of Burgesses along with Peyton Randolph, William Byrd, George Washington, Edmund Pendleton, and Patrick Henry. The House of Burgesses gave supplies to people in Virginia and originated laws.1769–1776
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She was born at The Forest, the plantation home of her father John Wayles. Martha Wayles was originally married to Bathurst Skelton on November 20, 1766. Throughout their marriage her and Thomas had 6 children.
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He was the second governor of Virginia under the Constitution of 1776 , holding office for two terms, from June 2, 1779, until June 3, 1781.
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He succeeded Benjamin Franklin as Minister of France.
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His served as the Secretary of State for George Washington.
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His vice president was Aaron Burr during his first term.
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He bought the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon.
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His vice president was George Clinton during his second term
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He died in his house in Monticello at age 83. Monticello was the place he resided after his presidency as his wife had died and his children were adults at that point. While in Monticello he helped the people in Virginia and enjoyed the peace of living alone. He passed not so peacefully on July 4th because of Uremia a raised level in the blood of urea and other fluids that the kidney typically gets rid of.
