1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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?

6. I am: James Madison *Father of the US Constitution
*Fourth President of the United States
*Husband of Famous First Lady, Dolley Madison
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By Robert Fleming

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