Jefferson designed his own tombstone, as he designed every element of his beloved Monticello home and property.
Jefferson had only his most proud accomplishments on his tombstone -- Governor of Virginia, Father of the University of Virginia, Author of the Virginian Bill of Rights. He did feel proud of his presidency, as it took such a toll on him and were not the happiest years of his life.
The one accomplishment that American's most remember about him -- as U.S. President -- is notably missing from his tombstone.
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Thomas Jefferson is credited with the writting of the declaration of independance.Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. He asked that this feat be carved on his tombstone.
Here was buried thomas jefferson author of the declaration of american independence of the statute of virginia for religious freedom and father of the university of virginia.
the accomplishment that he was the third president
President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson is credited with the writting of the declaration of independance.Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. He asked that this feat be carved on his tombstone.
The original tombstone for Thomas Jefferson is located in Columbia, MO. at the University of Missouri-Columbia. It is located on the east side of the Francis Quad.
Thomas Jefferson for one (there may be others). Jefferson wrote his own epitaph before he died, and it is engraved on his tombstone: "Here was buried Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of American Independence Of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom & Father of the University of Virginia."
It means that Jefferson's old birthdate was in the "Old Style" or Julian date, see here for more information: http://www.monticello.org/reports/life/old_style.html
Thomas Jefferson's father was Peter Jefferson and his grandfather was Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine A+
Thomas Jefferson (he did not have a middle name).