Thomas Jefferson by: Miss Finnan By Mrs.Price Apr 13, 1743 Jefferson is born. Period: Dec 9, 1743 to Dec 9, 1801 Thomas Jefferson Sep 9, 1760 College of William & Mary Dec 9, 1770 Shadwell burned down. Dec 9, 1776 Wrote Declaration of Independence Feb 17, 1801 Became 3rd President