Dolly Madison Research Paper

Dolly Madison was the fourth, First Lady. She was born May 20, 1768, and was married twice. Her first husband was John Todd, died of yellow fever. She then married James Madison. James Madison ended up becoming president in 1808, and died June 28, 1836.
Dolly Payne was born in the Quaker community of New Garden, North Carolina. Dolly Payne Todd Madison is her full name. Before she was born, her parents moved to New Gardens in 1765. When Dolly was born, her parents Mary Payne and John Payne returned to Virginia. Dolly had four brothers and three sisters. Her father owned slaves, yet he preached against the practice. In 1783 when the American revolution started, he disbanded his slaves, and abandoned the plantation. .
Dolly married James Madison September 15, 1794. James Madison took up office in 1808. In 1814, August 22, Dolly Madison saved a George Washington portrait from the British (History.com). The British came to the White House and attempted to burn it down. Dolly Madison ordered that the White House Staff should save the portrait.
They stayed in the Montpelier plantation until James Madison’s death which was on June 28, 1836. Dolly’s financial situation was weakened by her son, Payne Todd. They sold land to pay off debts. After James Madison’s death, Dolly Madison copied her husband’s papers over a year. Later she submitted them to congress for $55,000. In conclusion, Dolly Madison will be remembered for her courageous acts of changing history. She saved a George Washington portrait from becoming a pile of ashes with the White House. She helped with the American Revolution politically. She left behind an inspirational legacy. Dolly Payne Todd Madison will be remembered as our fourth, First Lady of the United