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Father Peter Jefferson dies
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Jefferson attends William and Mary college.
At age 16, Thomas Jefferson attended the college of William and Mary. -
Studies law with George Wythe.
With his start at studying law, Jefferson begins his studies with Geroge Wythe. -
Married Martha Skelton
Thomas Jefferson marries Martha Skelton, and has a daughter, also named Martha. -
Retirment
Jefferson retires from his legal practices, and inherits 11,000 acres and 135 slaves. -
Wrote "A Summary View Of The Rights Of British America".
Starting his literary practices, Jefferson writes "A Summary View Of The Rights Of British America". -
Elected To Continental Congress.
While elected to Continental Congress, Jefferson's daughter, Jane Randolph dies. As part of continental congress, Jefferson starts his political career. -
Drafted Declaration
Drafted the Declaration Of Independence, and revises Virginia law. -
Mother Jane Randolph Jefferson dies.
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Drafted Virginia Statute
Drafted "Virginia Statute For Religious Freedom", which was later approved in 1786. -
Drafted "General Diffusion Bill".
Drafted "Bill For The More General Diffusion Of Knowledge". -
Became US Secretary.
1790-1793, Jefferson became the first US Secretary Of The State. -
Became Vice President.
1797-1801, Jefferson became the US Vice President. -
American Philosophical Society
1797-1815, Jefferson Became President of American Philosophical Society. -
-1809 Became US president
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Louisiana Purchase. Loius and Clark Expedition starts.
The Louisiana Purchase took place, ordering a large amount of land from France. As a result, the Louis And Clark Expedition begins. -
Lewis and Clark Epedition ends.
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Retires from presidency and public life.
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Dies at Monticello
