The Early Years Born in 1751 to parents James and Eleanor in Port Conway, Virginia Grew up in Orange County, Virginia and later inherited his father’s estate, Montpelier Grew up on a plantation among slaves Received his early education at home, then received formal education at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton) Very involved in Virginia State politics
Family Life Married Dolley Payne Todd at age 43 They had no children but it is reported that they had a great life together Dolley became famous as for saving many important items during the War of 1812 Their life revolved around politics
Historical Contribution He was a Constitutional Convention Delegate from Virginia during draft of Constitution He proposed the ‘Virginia Plan’ which became basis for Constitution He kept a Journal of the proceedings which have been used for verification of the activities. Declared War on Britain in 1812
Related People or Events Served as Secretary of State to Thomas Jefferson He developed friendships with George Washington and Benjamin Franklin Friend Andrew Jackson was a trusted General in War of 1812
The Later Years Became involved in the founding of University of Virginia with Thomas Jefferson Plagued with chronic illness, he was confined to his home for much of his later life Died 1836 at his home in Orange County, VA WHO AM I?
I am: James Madison *Father of the US Constitution *Fourth President of the United States *Husband of Famous First Lady, Dolley Madison Originally created by By Robert Fleming
Works Cited http://moderntimes.vcdh.virginia.edu/madison/exhibit/index.html http://www.encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?z=1&pg=2&ti=761576510 http://www.historyguy.com/HistoricalDocuments.html http:www.whitehouse.gov