James Madison - Presidency, Facts & Wife - Biography
WEBApr 3, 2014 — Who Was James Madison? One of America's Founding Fathers, James Madison wrote the first drafts of the U.S. Constitution, co-wrote the Federalist Papers and sponsored the Bill of Rights.
James Madison | Biography, Founding Father, Presidency, & Facts
WEB2 days ago — James Madison (born March 16 [March 5, Old Style], 1751, Port Conway, Virginia [U.S.]—died June 28, 1836, Montpelier, Virginia, U.S.) was the fourth president of the United States (1809–17) and one of the Founding Fathers of his country.
James Madison - Wikipedia
WEBThroughout his life, Madison maintained a close relationship with his father, James Sr. At age 50, Madison inherited the large plantation of Montpelier and other possessions, including his father's slaves.
James Madison ‑ Biography, Founding Father & Presidency - HISTORY
WEBOct 29, 2009 — Madison also had a new development in his personal life: In 1794, after a brief courtship, the 43-year-old Madison married 26-year-old Dolley Payne Todd (1768-1849), an outgoing Quaker widow...
The Life of James Madison - Montpelier
WEBThe Life of James Madison. James Madison, Founding Father, architect of the Constitution, and fourth President of the United States, was born on March 16, 1751 at his mother’s home in Port Conway, Virginia, on the Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg.
James Madison: Life Before the Presidency - Miller Center
WEBFrom that time until Jefferson's death in 1826, Madison functioned as Jefferson's closest adviser and personal friend. Earning Political Respect and Clout. At age twenty-nine, Madison became the youngest member of the Continental Congress, and within a year, the small, soft-spoken, shy young man had emerged as a respected leader of the body.
James Madison: Life in Brief - Miller Center
WEBJames Madison: Life in Brief. By J.C.A. Stagg. Like his close friend Thomas Jefferson, James Madison came from a prosperous family of Virginia planters, received an excellent education, and quickly found himself drawn into the debates over independence.
James Madison - The White House
WEBIn a note opened after his death in 1836, he stated, “The advice nearest to my heart and deepest in my convictions is that the Union of the States be cherished and perpetuated.” Learn more about...
James Madison - Miller Center
WEBFamily Life. The American Franchise. Impact and Legacy. Scholarly essays, speeches, photos, and other resources on James Madison, the 4th US president (1809-1817), known as the father of the Constitution, he was secretary of state and one of the authors of the Federalist Papers.
James Madison - White House Historical Association
WEBIn 1794, James Madison married a Quaker widow named Dolley Payne Todd. Three years later, he left Congress and returned to Montpelier with his wife. In February 1801, James Madison inherited the estate and over 100 enslaved individuals upon his father’s death.