Dolley would have been 46 when she saved the important papers and artifacts from the White House from the British in 1812.
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.
James Madison became president on 1808 to 1812. Then he was reelected from 1812 to 1816James Madison was President from 1809-1817.
She did not remarry, moved back to Washington and was rather the grand old dame of Washington high society. She helped widower President Van Buren host in the White House. Her son, John Todd, was a constant problem with his drinking and gambling and she lost her plantation. She died in Washington and was buried there. In 1858 her remains were re-buried next to her husband in Virginia.
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he was 8 years old when he became king
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.
Dolley Payne Todd was 26 years old when she married James Madison. James Madison was 17 years older than her.
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James Madison Had a great life,but he died at 85
Dolley Payne Todd was 26 years old when she married James Madison. James Madison was 17 years older than her.
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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)
Dolly Madison lived from May 20, 1768 to July 12, 1849. She lived to age 81.
she married James Madison September 14, 1794.December 15th 1794
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 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