James Madison's Biography

James Madison

By: Kiersten Herd

Personal Information
Full name: James Madison
Birth Date: March 16, 1751
Place of Birth: Port Conway, Virginia
Nationality: English
Children: None
Spouse: Dolley Payne Todd Madison
Cause of Death: Heart Failure
Death Date: June 28, 1836
Place of Death: Montpelier Estate, Virginia
Age of Death: 85 years old
Religion: Episcopalian
Parents: Mother- Eleanor Conway
              Father-James Madison
Occupation: Farmer, Lawyer
Political Party: Democratic- Republican

Childhood
Madison was born at his grandparent’s house on March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia. He had 6 siblings, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He studied and went to school as a young child and then went on to graduate from College of New Jersey (now known as Princeton University

Adulthood
In 1774, he enlisted in the military, but was forced to drop out because of health issues. He was shocked by this and that lead him to joining the public services. While he was in the services he worked as the president and was one of the first members of the House of Representatives. He Served as president for two terms and took notes at the Continental Congress Meetings. That is one of the only ways that we know what went on at the meetings.

After Retirement
After he retired from Pubic Services he helped his community. For example, he helped found the University of Virginia and many other things. When he passed away on June 28, 1836 at the age of 85 many were deeply saddened by it. He passed away because of old age and heart failure. He was the last survivor of the American Republic.