When i say Thomas Jefferson, many people think of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743 and died in 1826. He was the third president of the United States. Jefferson's fathers name was Peter Jefferson and he was a prosperous Virginia planter. His mother, Jane Randolph Jefferson, was a member of the old Randolph family of Virginia. Jeffersons interests are boundless. His accomplishments were great and varied. He was …
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…time was spent reading. He continued his study of philosophy, religion and law. Jefferson and his friend Adams, died on Independence Day, July 4, 1826. Jefferson left a detailed inscription that was to go on the stone monument where he was buried. His wish was carried out, but vandals later on overturned the stone and broke it. A reproduction now marks the very spot where Jefferson lies in peace. Bibliography www.thomasjefferson.com "search" for thomas jefferson