Timeline: Thomas Jefferson | Timetoast

Apr 13, 1743

Birth

In 1743 Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell.
Jul 4, 1776

Declaration of Independence is Born!

In 1776 Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence including with Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston, John Adams.
Period: Jun 2, 1779 to Jun 3, 1781

Going into office

In 1779 Thomas Jefferson was elected and served as the governor of Virginia until 1781
Apr 5, 1787

Virginia 1787

Thomas Jefferson published "Notes on the State of Virginia."
Period: Feb 17, 1801 to Dec 1, 1809

US President

In 1801 Tomas Jefferson became the 3rd President of the United States of America.
Jul 4, 1826

Good Life

Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 in Monicello.