Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson |
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| 1743 (April 13) |
Born in rural Virgina. His father surveyed western Virginia with Thomas Lewis, father of Meriweather. | |
| (age 24) | Graduates from William and Mary college. | After College Life of Thomas Jefferson by B. L. Rayner |
| (age 26) | Elected to Assembly of the Colony of Virginia. | Public Life Life of Thomas Jefferson by B. L. Rayner |
| (age 33) | Writes Declaration of Independence | |
| (age 36) | Becomes Governor of Virginia | |
| 1789 | Appointed Secretary of State |
Chapter Life of Thomas Jefferson by B. L . Rayner |
| 1801-1808 | President of the U.S. | Article Hypertext on American History |
| 1819 | Founds University of Virginia | |
| 1826 |
Jefferson dies on July 4, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration. So
does John Adams, with the words, "Jefferson lives". |