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James Madison
4th President
Democratic-Republican
1751-1836
Helped write the Constitution
He was known as "the Father of the Constitution"
Led the U.S. against the British during the War Of 1812
Birthplace: Port Conway, VA
James Madison, Jr. was born here on March 16th, 1751. The birthplace was demolished and only a historical marker is loacted there.
Home: Montpelier Station, VA
James Madison lived here, on this Estate, this is also his burial site. It is named "Montpelier".
Home: The Octagon, Washington, D.C.
James and Dolley Madison lived here after the burning of the city of Washington in 1814. It was here that Madison signed the Treaty of Ghent.
Gravesite: Montpelier Station, VA
James Madison died on June 28th, 1836, while eating his breakfast. Most friends, and Dolley Madison, wished for him to live until July 4th, to be known (along with Adams, Jefferson, and Monroe), as another President who died on the historic date, but he did not make it. A small family funeral, followed by burial on the estate, was witnessed by his family and friends the next day.
Museum: Orange, VA
This museum houses many exhibits and artifacts of the Madison's (particularly James and Dolley).