1. Born to Quaker parents, her family moved from North Carolina to Scotchtown Hanover County, in Virginia. She lived in Virginia as an infant. 2. Dolly Madison has seven siblings, Walter Payne, William Temple Payne, Iassac Payne, Lusy Payne, Anna Payne, Mary Payne, and John Payne. Family Background

1. Maiden Name: Dolley Payne. 2. Birth Date: May 20, Birth Place: New Garden settlement ( Now Giliford County), North Carolina. 4. Education: No formal education. Early Life:

1. On Sept. 15, 1794, James Madison, age 43, and Dolley Payne Todd, 26, were married. 2. Dolley married James Madison, the fourth President of the United States of America. She made the White House a lovely place to be, she possessed a lovely kind heart for all people. She had two children John Payne & William Temple. 3. In 1793 a yellow fever epidemic hit Philadelphia, claiming the lives of her husband and son William within weeks of each other. Accomplishments

1. Dolley Madison became first lady in 1809, she held many parties & dinner at the White House. 2. The food she served at the parties was very delectable to the people she served. 3. Dolley entertained people with her charm and wit. 4. Dolley always had things to attend to in the White House. She loved to help any person who needed it. Later Life:

With the conclusion of his second term in 1817, James and Dolley retired to Montpelier. Life on the plantation proved vibrant as Dolley continued to entertain guests as before. However, the prodigality of her son John, with whom both she and James were always too lenient, brought them financial problems. In 1837, Dolley returned to Washington and resumed her former status in the social life there. Dolley frequented numerous social and political events and was beloved by all. On July 12, 1849, Dolley Madison died in Washington at age 81. She was buried in the Congressional Cemetery with all the Washington dignitaries attending. Later her remains were moved to Montpelier next to her husband's. DATE OF DEATH: July 12, 1849, age 81. PLACE OF DEATH: Washington, D.C. LATER LIFE