Thomas Jefferson´s life By angelinasahlani Period: 1740 to 1830 Thomas Jefferson´s life 1743 Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell, VA. 1760 Thomas Jefferson enters the college of William and Mary at the age of 16. 1772 Thomas Jefferson got married to Martha Jefferson. 1776 Thomas Jefferson wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence. 1801 Thomas Jefferson was elected the third president of the United States of America. 1804 Thomas Jefferson Defeated Charles Pinckney. 1826 Thomas Jefferson died in Monticello VA.