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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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I would argue that she was not famous when she married Madison. She was the 26 year-old widow of a lawyer in Philadelphia with a young son to care for. She was vivacious and made a good impression at social functions.

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