JEFFERSON CHRONOLOGY, 1743 - 1826

1743               Born at Shadwell, 13 Apr. (New Style).
1760               Entered the College of William and Mary.
1762              “quitted college.”
1762-1767       Self-education and preparation for law.
1769-1774       Albemarle delegate to House of Burgesses.
1772               Married Martha Wayles Skelton, 1 Jan.
1775-1776       In Continental Congress.
1776               Drafted Declaration of Independence.
1776-1779       In Virginia House of Delegates.
1779               Submitted Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom.
1779-1781       Governor of Virginia.
1782               His wife died, 6 Sep.
1783-1784       In Continental Congress.
1784-1789       In France as Minister Plenipotentiary to negotiate commercial
                        treaties and as Minister Plenipotentiary resident at Versailles.
1790-1793       Secretary of State of the United States.
1797-1801       Vice President of the United States.
1801-1809       President of the United States.
1814-1826       Established the University of Virginia.
1826               Died at Monticello, 4 July.