Thomas Jefferson's Life By Thomas Jefferson AHS15 Apr 13, 1743 Thomas Jefferson was born. Period: Aug 20, 1760 to Aug 20, 1762 Jefferson attended the College of William & Mary. Jan 1, 1769 Construction began on the Monticello, Jefferson's personal house. Jan 1, 1772 Thomas Jefferson married Martha Skelton Jefferson. Jul 4, 1776 The Decloration of Independence, written by Jefferson, was signed. Jun 1, 1779 Thomas Jefferson was elected as the governer of Virginia. May 17, 1785 Jefferson was appointed as the ambassodor to France. Sep 29, 1789 George Washington appointed Thomas Jefferson as Secratary of State. Feb 17, 1801 Thomas Jefferson was elected as President. Period: Mar 4, 1801 to Mar 4, 1809 Thomas Jefferson's predidency Apr 30, 1803 The Louisiana Territory was purchaced from France. Aug 18, 1819 The University of Virginia was founded by Thomas Jefferson. Jul 4, 1826 Thomas Jefferson died of pnemonia.
