Thomas Jeffrson By schlake19 Apr 13, 1743 Thomas jefferson was born Jeffoerson was bor in Shadell, Va Period: Apr 13, 1743 to Jul 4, 1826 Tgomas Jeffrson Mar 12, 1776 Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence Mar 12, 1779 Jefferson becomes govener of vergina Mar 12, 1785 Jefferson suckccseded Benjermon franklin at u.s minster to france Mar 12, 1789 President George Washington makes jefferson secrtary of state Mar 12, 1796 Jefferson is elected vice president Mar 12, 1800 Jefferson is elected president Mar 12, 1803 The Louisiana purchase was made and it doubled the size of the u.s Mar 12, 1809 Jefferson resigned after his second term Mar 12, 1826 Jefferson dies at his home near Charlotteseille, Va