Thomas Jefferson Biography

By emmaffton

  • Born

    Thomas Jefferson is born in Shadewell Virginia to Jane Randolph Jefferson and Peter Jefferson.

  • Peter Jefferson dies

    Father dies leaving Thomas his land (+1,000 acres) and slaves

  • Education

    Attended the College of William and Mary and studied law under George Wythe for 7 years

  • Married

    Martha Wayles Skelton gets married to Thomas Jefferson

  • Congress

    Jefferson becomes a delegate to the second continental congress

  • Deceleration of Independence

    The Deceleration of Independence is approved of congress

  • Govener

    Jefferson is appointed governor of Virginia

  • Wife dies

    Martha Skelton dies after giving birth to 6th child

  • US Secretary

    Thomas becomes the first US secretary of state

  • Vice President

    Sereves as Vice President under John Adams

  • US President

    Thomas Jefferson becomes the 3rd US president

  • Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase is concluded and the Lewis and Clark expedition launched.

  • Retirement from public

    After finishing his 2nd term as president, Jefferson announces he will be retiring from the public.

  • Death

    Thomas Jefferson Dies at age 83 simply of old age.