President Thomas Jefferson
M, #10609, b. 13 April 1743, d. 4 July 1826
President Thomas Jefferson|b. 13 Apr 1743\nd. 4 Jul 1826|p10609.htm|Peter Jefferson|b. 1708\nd. 1757|p18317.htm|Jane Randolph|b. 1720\nd. 1776|p18318.htm|Thomas Jefferson|b. 1679/80\nd. c 1731|p18334.htm|Mary Field|b. 1680\nd. 1715|p18335.htm|||||||
| Father* | Peter Jefferson1 b. 1708, d. 1757 |
| Mother* | Jane Randolph1 b. 1720, d. 1776 |
| Reference | Jefferson-001 |
President Thomas Jefferson was born on 13 April 1743 in Shadwell, Albemarle County, Virginia.1 He was the son of Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph.1 President Thomas Jefferson married Martha Wayles in January 1772 in The Forest, Charles City County, Virginia.1 President Thomas Jefferson died on 4 July 1826 at Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 83.1 He was buried at Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia.1
He became Vice President of the United States on 4 March 1797 replacing President John Adams. Was elected in 1800 by 73 electoral votes versus 73 for Aaron Burr and 65 for his predecessor John Adams. Electors had two votes back then. In 1804 he defeated Charley Pinckney by 162 to 14 electoral votes. Served two terms from 1801 to 1809. During his first term Aaron Burr served as vice-president, during his second George Clinton. Under Jefferson the Louisiana Purchase was made, the biggest land bargain in history; Congress approved it and transfer of ownership from France completed at New Orleans on Dec. 20, 1803.1 President Thomas Jefferson became President of the United States on 4 March 1801 replacing President John Adams. President Thomas Jefferson was replaced as Vice President of the United States by Vice President Aaron Burr on 4 March 1801. President Thomas Jefferson was over Vice President George Clinton as Vice President of the United States on 4 March 1805. President Thomas Jefferson was replaced as President of the United States by President James Madison on 4 March 1809.
He became Vice President of the United States on 4 March 1797 replacing President John Adams. Was elected in 1800 by 73 electoral votes versus 73 for Aaron Burr and 65 for his predecessor John Adams. Electors had two votes back then. In 1804 he defeated Charley Pinckney by 162 to 14 electoral votes. Served two terms from 1801 to 1809. During his first term Aaron Burr served as vice-president, during his second George Clinton. Under Jefferson the Louisiana Purchase was made, the biggest land bargain in history; Congress approved it and transfer of ownership from France completed at New Orleans on Dec. 20, 1803.1 President Thomas Jefferson became President of the United States on 4 March 1801 replacing President John Adams. President Thomas Jefferson was replaced as Vice President of the United States by Vice President Aaron Burr on 4 March 1801. President Thomas Jefferson was over Vice President George Clinton as Vice President of the United States on 4 March 1805. President Thomas Jefferson was replaced as President of the United States by President James Madison on 4 March 1809.
Family | Martha Wayles b. 30 October 1748, d. 6 September 1782 |
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| Last Edited | 1 Jan 2004 |
Citations
- [S231] Presidents.GED online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/public/genealogy/presidents/…, Brian Tompsett (e-mail address), downloaded December 2003.
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