Dolley Payne Todd was 26 years old when she married James Madison. James Madison was 17 years older than her.
Dolley Payne Todd was 26 years old when she married James Madison. James Madison was 17 years older than her.
she married James Madison September 14, 1794.December 15th 1794
James Madison Had a great life,but he died at 85
Dolley was only 8 years old when Independence was declared. Her family were Quakers who were against all wars, but she was not politically involved until she married James Madison. Whatever her views might have been, she completely supported the federal union against the British invasion.
Dolley Madison was born on May 20, 1768 and died on July 12, 1849. Dolley Madison would have been 81 years old at the time of death or 247 years old today.
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The manner and reason of Dolley Madison's death was not disclosed. It is likely the cause was natural since she was over 80 years old.
Since Anna was 8 years younger than Dolley, Anna would have been 4 years old when Dolley was 12. (http://www.nndb.com/people/644/000126266/ birth dates are at the bottom)
Dolley Payne Todd, later to be known as Dolley Madison lived with her first husband and family in Philadelphia. Their home, still standing, is on the corner of 4th and Walnut Streets. It is a part of the Independence National Historical Park and is open for tours. See the park's website for details! www.nps.gov/inde
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Dolley would have been 46 when she saved the important papers and artifacts from the White House from the British in 1812.