- Third President (1801-1809)
- Birthday: April 13, 1743 (Saturday)
- Birthplace: Gouchland County, Virginia
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Death: July 4, 1826 (Tuesday)
- Place of Death: Charlottesville, Virginia
- Place of Burial: Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia
- Cause of Death: Many
- Age: 83 years old
- Length of Retirement: 6331 days
- Religion: Christian Deism
- Party: Democratic-Republican
Thomas Jefferson Offices Held
- Founder of the University of Virginia (1819)
- Vice President (1797-1801)
- Secretary of State 1790-1793)
- Minister to France (1785-1789)
- Delegate (from Virginia) to Congress of the Confederation (1783-1784)
- Governor of Virginia (1779-1781)
- Delegate (from Virginia) Second Continental Congress (1775-1776)
Thomas Jefferson Nicknames
- The Sage of Monticello
- The Father of the Declaration of Independence
- The Apostle of Democracy
- The Man of the People
- Mad Tom
Thomas Jefferson Pets
- Mocking Bird (Dick)
- Two Bear Cubs (a gift from Lewis and Clark)
- Dogs (one named Buzzy)
- Horse (Caractacus)
Thomas Jefferson Personal Traits
- Height: 6 feet – 2-1/2 inches
Thomas Jefferson Quotes
I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.
I have done for my country and for all mankind, all that I could do, and I now resign my soul, without fear, to my God – my daughter to my country. (from his deathbed)
Is it the fourth yet?(his last words)
No man will ever bring out of the presidency the reputation which carries him into it.
Whenever a man has cast a longing eye on offices, a rottenness begins in his conduct.
The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.
The man who fears no truth has nothing to fear from lies.
When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, a cause for withdrawing from a friend.
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save half the wars of the world.
Thomas Jefferson Timeline – Family
- February 29, 1708 Peter Jefferson (Father) born in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
- February 19, 1721 Jane Randolph Jefferson (Mother) born in Shadwell Parish, Tower Hamlets, London.
- 1739 Peter Jefferson (Father) marries Jane Randolph (Mother) in Virginia.
- June 27, 1740 Jane Jefferson (Sister) born in Shadwell, Virginia.
- October 1, 1741 Mary Jefferson Bolling (Sister) born in Goochland County, Virginia.
- April 13, 1743 Thomas Jefferson born in Shadwell, Goochland County, Virginia.
- June 1744 Bathurst Skelton (Wife’s First Husband) born in Chester, Virginia.
- November 4, 1744 Elizabeth Jefferson (Sister) born.
- May 29, 1746 Martha Jefferson Carr (Sister) born in Tackahoe, Virginia.
- October 16, 1748 Peter Field Jefferson (Brother) born in Tuckahoe, Virginia.
- October 30, 1748 Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson (Wife) born in Charles City, Virginia.
- November 29, 1748 Peter Field Jefferson (Brother) dies in Tuckahoe, Virginia.
- March 9, 1750 Peter Thomas Jefferson (Brother – some list him as Unnamed) born and died.
- October 10, 1752 Lucy Jefferson Lewis (Sister) born in Shadwell, Virginia.
- October 1, 1755 Anna “Nancy” Scott Jefferson Marks (Sister – twin of Randolph) born in Shadwell, Virginia.
- October 1, 1755 Randolph Jefferson (Brother – twin of Anna Scott) born in Shadwell, Virginia.
- August 17, 1757 Peter Jefferson (Father) dies in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- October 1, 1765 Jane Jefferson (Sister) dies in Shadwell, Virginia.
- November 20, 1766 Bathurst Skelton (Wife’s First Husband) marries Martha Wayles (Wife).
- November 7, 1767 John Skelton (Step-Son) born.
- September 30, 1768 Bathurst Skelton (Wife’s First Husband) dies in Williamsburg, Virginia.
- June 10, 1771 John Skelton (Step-Son) dies.
- January 1, 1772 Thomas Jefferson marries Martha Wayles Skelton (Wife).
- September 27, 1772 Martha “Patsy” Washington Jefferson Randolph (Daughter) born in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- 1774 Jane Randolph Jefferson (Daughter) born in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- February 24, 1774 (approximate) Elizabeth Jefferson (Sister) dies (she was mentally handicap and fled into the woods during a storm. The body was found later).
- 1775 Jane Randolph Jefferson (Daughter) dies in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- March 31, 1776 Jane Randolph Jefferson (Mother) dies in Massachusetts.
- June 14, 1777 Peter Jefferson (son) born and dies in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- August 1, 1778 Mary “Polly” Jefferson Eppes (Daughter) born in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- 1780 Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson (Daughter) born in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- October 13, 1781 Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson (Daughter) dies in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- 1782 Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson (Daughter) born.
- September 6, 1782 Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson (Wife) dies in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- 1784 Lucy Elizabeth Jefferson (Daughter) dies.
- April 17, 1804 Mary “Polly” Jefferson Eppes (Daughter) dies in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- May 26, 1810 Lucy Jefferson Lewis (Sister) dies.
- September 3, 1811 Martha Jefferson Carr (Sister) dies in Virginia.
- August 7, 1815 Randolph Jefferson (Brother – twin of Anna Scott) dies in Fluvana City, Virginia.
- 1817 (some have date as 1804 or 1811) Mary Jefferson Bolling (Sister) dies.
- July 4, 1826 Thomas Jefferson dies in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- July 8, 1828 Anna “Nancy” Scott Jefferson Marks (Sister – twin of Randolph) dies.
- October 10, 1836 Martha “Patsy” Washington Jefferson Randolph (Daughter) dies in Albemarle County, Virginia.
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Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC
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Thomas Jefferson Blogs
Let Freedom Ring - Often, we take freedom for granted or we expect freedom to be defined by our definition. When our name becomes more important than the cause, problems result. Washington's Farewell Address is a perfect example of this. 
The Best and Worst Presidential Retirements - My retirement has arrived, and I wanted to check out how some of the presidents and Bible characters handled theirs. 
Thomas Jefferson – The Declaration of Independence Author - The great land he envisioned doesn't seem to exist anymore. Paradise only works when you take the focus off this. 
Thomas Jefferson – The Impeachment Process - When it comes to impeachment, I really doubt this is the President you would think of. Yet, his lesson, that partisanship and impeachment don't mix, often falls on deaf ears. 
Ten Biggest Presidential Personalities - Has the Presidents personality played a role in shaping our country? What drives some of the Presidents egos? How did they get those egos? Let's explore and find out. 
Old Age Advice from Five Presidents - "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.” Jonah 1:2 KJV One of the hardest things about life is getting older. Through 5 Presidents I look for some advice on getting older. I also found an Old Testament prophet to help me out, too. 
Presidential Statues – Washington through Grant - Here are some of the statues I have visited of Presidents Washington through Grant. 
The Prince – The Thomas Jefferson Story - A story based on one of our Founding Fathers. This heroic patriot often lacked the self confidence that is often associated with him today. Sometimes the missing ingredient in our own success can be found in him, too. 
Fun Presidential Facts – Thomas Jefferson - Here are some fun facts and personal opinions about President Thomas Jefferson 
Thomas Jefferson – The Barbary Pirates - "And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.” Genesis 22:1 KJV He knew that sometimes you have to stand up to what is wrong, no matter how tough it may be on you. That’s why he realized he had to send battleships by sea and marines by land to right a wrong that had been done to our citizens and bring them home. But what happened to the other part of the story where they pushed their will on God’s plan? It is… 
List: What similiar trait do I have with the first ten Presidents - Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, JQ Adams, Jackson, Van Buren, WH Harrison, and John Tyler. Those are the first ten Presidents. A list of how I think I am like them. 
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson – Dying on the same day - “And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?” John 11:26 KJV I ponder the route I must travel, one which I have never traveled before. Although the sunlight glared where he stood, inside the cave was very dark and spooky. He would write to tell his friend of the wonderful time he had with his grandson. 
US Presidential Anecdotes, Silly Stories, Quotes and Jokes – Thomas Jefferson stories - Thomas Jefferson was our third President. He also provides us with some interesting additions to our US Presidents Anecdotes, Silly Stories and Jokes page. 
President Thomas Jefferson – A Conversation with a Stranger - “Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.” Psalm 5:1 KJV Yeah, a lot of people tell me that. Sometimes words echo in our minds a long time after the conversation is over. I think that is a good thing. 
Thomas Jefferson – James Madison Talks Him into Returning to Politics - “As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai.” Numbers 1:19 KJV I then bowed my head to pray. Tears filled my eyes. At times I felt I was battling it alone. 
Thomas Jefferson – His Wife Martha - “I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me.” Song of Solomon 7:10 KJV As I rubbed my belly I blurted out, “I think that might have been the best meal I’ve ever had in my entire life.” Words are a funny thing. If we use a word or combination of words too often they can lose their luster. 
Thomas Jefferson’s Modesty - In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.Genesis 1:1 KJV In the beginning, now that’s a great place to start. To take an idea, a thought, or a concept and mold it into something tangible is really exciting. Genesis 1: 2-5 tells us that God divided darkness and light and called it the first day. Most creations follow this path. They divide those things that can’t be seen, like thoughts and ideas and they bring them into a light, such as an invention, a constitution, or even a website.