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James Madison Jr. (March 16, 1751[b] – June 28, 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father. He served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
Madison was born into a prominent slave-owning planter family in Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and the Continental Congress during and after the American Revolutionary War. Unsatisfied with the weak national government established by the Articles of Confederation, he helped organize the Constitutional Convention, which produced a new constitution designed to strengthen republican government against democratic assembly. Madison's Virginia Plan was the basis for the Convention's deliberations, and he was an influential voice at the convention. He became one of the leaders in the movement to ratify the Constitution, and joined Alexander Hamilton and John Jay in writing The Federalist Papers, a series of pro-ratification essays which remains prominent among works of political science in American history. Madison emerged as an important leader in the House of Representatives and was a close adviser to President George Washington.
During the early 1790s, Madison opposed the economic program and the accompanying centralization of power favored by Secretary of the Treasury Hamilton. Alongside Thomas Jefferson, he organized the Democratic–Republican Party in opposition to Hamilton's Federalist Party. After Jefferson was elected president in 1800, Madison served as his Secretary of State from 1801 to 1809 and supported Jefferson in the case of Marbury v. Madison. While Madison was Secretary of State, Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase, and later, as President, Madison oversaw related disputes in the Northwest territories.
Madison was elected president in 1808. Motivated by the desire for acquiring land held by Britain, Spain, and Native Americans, and after diplomatic protests with a trade embargo failed to end British seizures of American shipped goods, he led the United States into the War of 1812. Although the war ended inconclusively, many Americans viewed the war's outcome as a successful "second war of independence" against Britain. Madison was re-elected in 1812, albeit by a smaller margin. The war convinced Madison of the necessity of a stronger federal government. He presided over the creation of the Second Bank of the United States and the enactment of the protective Tariff of 1816. By treaty or through war, Native American tribes ceded 26,000,000 acres (11,000,000 ha) of land to the United States under Madison's presidency.
Retiring from public office at the end of his presidency in 1817, Madison returned to his plantation, Montpelier, and died there in 1836. During his lifetime, Madison was a slave owner. In 1783, at the height of Revolutionary politics, Madison freed one of his slaves. However, Madison did not free any slaves in his will. Among historians, Madison is considered one of the most important Founding Fathers of the United States. Leading historians have generally ranked him as an above-average president, although they are critical of his endorsement of slavery and his leadership during the War of 1812. Madison's name is commemorated in many landmarks across the nation, both publicly and privately, with prominent examples including Madison Square Garden, James Madison University, and the USS James Madison.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Madison
- [S5142] Find a Grave - US Index (Famous), President MADISON James 1751-1836 (Veteran) - 4th President of the United States.
4th United States President. He was the co-author of the Federalist Papers and Father of the American Constitution. He was born in Port Conway, Virginia, on a plantation to a wealthy father and a mother who was the daughter of a rich tobacco merchant. He was sickly, suffering from seizures which would plague him throughout his life. James Madison married widow Dorothea "Dolley" Dandridge (Payne) Todd in 1794. Madison was chief executive throughout the War of 1812, although he displayed little understanding of military matters. His administration gave the country a new identity with an upsurge of nationalism, the Star Spangled Banner; the slogans "Don't give up the ship," "Free Trade and Sailor's Rights; historic events such as Commodore Perry's victory on Lake Erie, and Andrew Jackson and Battle of New Orleans; and the ship, the USS Constitution with its many victories. She was dubbed "Old Ironsides," is preserved as a national treasure, and can be seen today at Pier 1 of the former Charlestown Navy Yard at one end of Boston's Freedom Trail. It was on Madison's watch that the British burned the public buildings of Washington, D.C. He was influenced by his Secretary of War who insisted Washington was not a target of the British. The aging President died quietly at breakfast in his room where he was confined for chronic rheumatism and liver dysfunction at the age of eighty-five. A small gathering of slaves, and family friends witnessed his burial the next day at the family cemetery located on the estate. Many physical legacy reminders remain today: The little farmhouse where he was born, long since razed, has only an historic marker to indicate the spot. It is near the large plantation mansion "Montpelier," the lifelong home of James Madison as well as three generations of the family. The mansion's core was constructed by his father. Today, the property is owned and exhibited by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Octagon Home in Washington, D.C., located a few blocks from the White House, was the Madisons' temporary home after the burning of the White House. President Madison signed the Treaty of Ghent in the upstairs parlor which declared England and America at peace. The James Madison Museum is located in Orange, Virginia, and contains the nation's best collection of Madison artifacts. The Madison Family Cemetery is stunning as well as historic. It is surrounded by a brick wall with an iron gate, simply marked "Madison." It is accessible by a dirt road, very isolated, and not much changed from the days of the President. It not only is the final resting place of the last founding father who formulated the Constitution, but also of Dolley who was returned in death penniless after a massive state funeral in Washington, D.C. This is the place where John Quincy Adams came to deliver a public oration lauding the man for his service to the fledgling nation.
"MADISON
BORN MARCH 16TH 1751
DIED JUNE 28TH 1836"
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/661/james-madison
- [S4094] Daughters of the American Revolution - Ancestors, MADISON, JAMES JR Ancestor #: A073058.
MADISON, JAMES JR Ancestor #: A073058 Notice: THIS LINE MAY NOT BE USED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE DAR. (WHY?) Service: Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
http://services.dar.org/public/dar_research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A073058
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- [S4149] Sons of the American Revolution - Patriots, President James MADISON Jr -- SAR Patriot #: P-240656.
State of Service: VA Qualifying Service: Captain
DAR #: A073058
Birth: 16 Mar 1751 Port Conway / King George / VA
Death: 28 Jun 1836 Montpelier / Orange / VA
Qualifying Service Description:
Orange Co Militia
Additional References:
Grave Registry form. National Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION, Gwathmey, John, pg 493
Bronze Plaque in Wrenn Hall, Williamsburg, VA
Spouse: Dolly Payne Todd
https://sarpatriots.sar.org/patriot/display/240656
- [S1835] American Battlefields: President James Madison, (Name: American Battlefield Trust; Location: Washington DC;), WAR OF 1812 - President James Madison.
James Madison was born on March 16, 1751, in Port Conway, Virginia, to James Madison Sr. and Nelly Conway. The family returned to the Madison estate in Orange County, Virginia after his birth. At an early age, his mother was responsible for Madison's education. Nelly taught Madison essential reading and writing. Madison's parents sent him to a boarding school in Virginia at six. He gained an early education and learned six languages (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Latin, and Greek). Once he turned eleven, Madison went to study under Scottish enlightenment thinker Donald Robinson. Under Robinson, Madison learned enlightenment ideals and read philosophers including Locke, Hobbes, and Montesquieu. Following in the footsteps of his teacher Madison enrolled in the College of New Jersey, known today as Princeton University. While in school, the President of the University, John Witherspoon, invited Madison to study the Enlightenment and the Hebrew language. After graduating with a three-year bachelor's in art, Madison returned home to Montpelier in 1772. While at home, Madison began to explore career paths, including law, farming, and politics. James Madison Sr, the head of the Orange County Committee of Safety, began taking Madison to local government meetings. While attending meetings with his father, he developed his love for public service and politics.
In 1775, the American Revolution began with the firing at Lexington and Concord. The colony of Virginia called men to arms, including James Madison. Due to his finances and education, James was granted the title of colonel in the Orange County militia. Madison often suffered from health issues, including mental exhaustion and heightened anxiety; therefore, his service was brief. In 1776, Madison left the militia to serve in the Fifth Virginia Convention. While at the convention, Madison was responsible for creating Virginia's first Constitution and contributing to the Virginia Declaration of Rights. The Virginia Declaration of Rights allowed the colony to declare the inherent rights of men and the ability to reform and abolish government. While working alongside primary author George Mason, Madison added the importance of religious freedom to the document. Stating that men had "equal entitlement" to religion instead of "mere tolerance." The ratification of the Virginia Declaration of Rights aided Madison's election to the Virginia House of Delegates, where he met longtime friend and political ally Thomas Jefferson. Later that year, the Declaration of Independence was signed, officially declaring the colonies free from Great Britain. Madison continued to serve as a Virginia delegate and supported pro-revolution policies. He continued to work as a delegate and participated in debates and policymaking regarding the Articles of Confederation.
The Articles of Confederation aimed to create a new form of government to create unity among the colonies. Ratified in 1781, the Articles became the first official form of government for the United States. As Madison served in the Second Continental Congress, he met fellow delegates, including Alexander Hamilton. The pair often discussed the government's flaws and what changes needed to be made for success. After gaining additional support, the pair hosted a convention in Annapolis, Maryland, to discuss necessary changes for the Articles. Unfortunately, only a few delegates attended the Annapolis Convention causing Madison to reach out to George Washington for assistance. When Madison returned to Virginia, he stopped a Mount. Vernon convinced Washington that a new government was necessary for the United States' survival. Washington agreed, and congress set a date for the Constitutional Convention. In 1787, Madison arrived in Philadelphia along with his fellow Virginia delegates George Washington, George Mason, and Edmond Randolph.
During the Constitutional Convention, Madison introduced the Virginia Plan, a plan for a strong central government and three branches that serve under a checks and balances system. After Madison presented the Virginia Plan, William Patterson brought forward the New Jersey plan. Madison worked together with his fellow delegates to compromise the two plans. For the Constitution to be accepted by the American government, two-thirds of the 13 states had to ratify the document. Working together, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay convinced their fellow delegates of the absolute necessity of a new government through a series of essays titled the Federalist Papers. Each paper's goal was to support the Constitution and provide clarity for the future of America. James Madison wrote twenty-nine out of eighty-five Federalist essays, aiding the ratification of the Constitution. Madison's contributions to the Constitution included adding religious freedom to the first amendment and editing the first nine amendments, which later became the Bill of Rights. Madison also kept detailed notes of the meeting to allow future historians to understand the complexity of the Constitutional Convention. Due to these contributions, Madison gained the nicknames: Father of the Constitution and the Architect of the Bill of Rights.
On June 21, 1788, The Constitution was officially ratified, making George Washington the first President of the United States. Madison continued to work in politics, including writing George Washington’s inaugural address and becoming a member of the House of Representatives. During Washington’s presidency, Madison and Jefferson developed the Democratic-Republican party, which opposed Alexander Hamilton and John Adam’s Federalists. In 1794, James Madison met Dolley Payne Todd in Philadelphia; the pair quickly fell in love and married in Virginia. The couple lived together at Montpelier until 1801, when Thomas Jefferson was elected as the third president. Madison was appointed as Secretary of State and was a considerable influence within Jefferson’s cabinet. As Secretary of State, Madison was involved with the landmark Supreme Court Case Mulberry. Vs. Madison, which established the power of judicial review and aided with the Louisiana Purchase. During the later years of the Jefferson administration, Madison was deeply involved with the Embargo Act of 1807. The act attempted to stop British impressment and confront the British after the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. After serving as Secretary of State, Madison ran for President in 1808 against John Randolph and was victorious.
During Madison’s presidency, war with the British was pushed by Warhawks led by Henry Clay and John Calhoun. On June 1, 1813, Madison asked congress to declare war on the British. Many groups opposed the War of 1812, including the Northern States, due to its effects on the commercial market. Despite opposition, the government saw the north as access to British Canada and attempted to take Canada multiple times throughout the war but failed. Throughout the war, Madison gained popularity when he rode out to battle to support the troops and reassured the country when the White House was burning during the Battle of Bladensburg. The Treaty of Ghent was negotiated and signed on February 16, 1815, establishing the war as inconclusive. Due to the United States’ resilience and victories like the Battle of New Orleans, the American people considered the war a United States victory. In 1817, Madison retired from the White House and returned home with Dolley to Montpelier. He continued to visit fellow allies, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. During his retirement, the Madisons translated his notes from the Constitutional Convention to sell to Congress when he died. James Madison died on June 28, 1836, at 85, as the United States last remaining founding father.
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/james-madison
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- [S2284] Find a Grave: CONWAY Eleanor Madison 1731-1829, Eleanor Rose “Nellie” Conway Madison.
Eleanor Rose “Nellie” Conway Madison
BIRTH: 9 Jan 1731 Port Conway, King George, Virginia
DEATH: 11 Feb 1829 (aged 98) Orange, Virginia
BURIAL: Madison Family Cemetery at Montpelier, Montpelier Station, Orange, Virginia
MEMORIAL ID: 8358779
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Buried in an unmarked grave. (Source: National Park Service)
Eleanor "Nellie" Rose Conway was the daughter of Francis Conway & Rebecca Catlett. She married Col. James Madison Sr.(See his grave for their children) in Port Conway, King William, VA, on 15 Sep 1749.
She died and is buried at Montpelier with her husband.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8358779/eleanor-rose-madison
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