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Home of Thomas Jefferson. Monticello, Va
Pilette
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"HOMES OF THE U.S. PRESIDENTS."*
8 THE KING & QUEEN.
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"Monticello"-Home of Thomas Jefferson. Thomas
Jefferson, third President of the United States, was born
in Shadwell, Albemarle Co., Va., April 2d, 1743. He
entered the College of William and Mary at the age of 17,
was graduated, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in
1767. On Jan. 1st, 1772, he married Mrs. Martha Skelton, a
widow of much grace and charm, and took her to his new
home, "Monticello." His estate included 40,000 acres and
135 slaves.
After 44 years of public
service,
retired to private life in 1809, and died at "Monticello"
on July 4th, 1826. His wife died in 1782.
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