THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
PRESIDENT MADISON
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Abigail Smith
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Martha Skelton
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Rachel Donelson
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Dolly Payne Todd
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Detailed explanation-1: -Dolley Payne Todd Madison, one of the best known and loved First Ladies, was the wife of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States (1809-1817). Her iconic style and social presence boosted her husband’s popularity as President.
Detailed explanation-2: -Before long Dolley was reporting to her best friend that “the great little Madison has asked . . . to see me this evening.” Although Representative James Madison of Virginia was 17 years her senior and Episcopalian, they were married on September 15, 1794.
Detailed explanation-3: -Dolley Madison, née Dolley Payne, also called (1790–93) Dolley Todd, Dolley also spelled Dolly, (born May 20, 1768, Guilford county, North Carolina [U.S.]-died July 12, 1849, Washington, D.C., U.S.), American first lady (1809–17), the wife of James Madison, fourth president of the United States.