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  • Father Peter Jefferson dies

    Father Peter Jefferson dies

  • Jefferson attends William and Mary college.

    Jefferson attends William and Mary college.

    At age 16, Thomas Jefferson attended the college of William and Mary.
  • Studies law with George Wythe.

    Studies law with George Wythe.

    With his start at studying law, Jefferson begins his studies with Geroge Wythe.
  • Married Martha Skelton

    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.

    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 Declaration

    Drafted the Declaration Of Independence, and revises Virginia law.
  • Mother Jane Randolph Jefferson dies.

    Mother Jane Randolph Jefferson dies.

  • 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

    American Philosophical Society

    1797-1815, Jefferson Became President of American Philosophical Society.

  • -1809 Became US president

  • Louisiana Purchase. Loius and Clark Expedition starts.

    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.

  • Retires from presidency and public life.

  • Dies at Monticello