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Dolley Madison: Famous woman in history!

Dolley Madison: Famous woman in history!. Family Background. Born to Quaker parents, her family moved from North Carolina to Scotchtown Hanover County, in Virginia. She lived in Virginia as an infant.

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Dolley Madison: Famous woman in history!

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  1. Dolley Madison: Famous woman in history!

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

  3. Early Life Maiden Name: Dolley Payne. Birth Date: May 20, 1768. Birth Place: New Arden settlement ( Now Giliford County), North Carolina. Education: No formal education.

  4. Accomplishments Despite her strict Quaker upbringing, Dolley Payne possessed a sparkling personality and a kind heart. On Jan. 7, 1790, she married John Todd, Jr., a Philadelphia lawyer and fellow Quaker. They had two sons John Payne and William Temple.  In 1793 a yellow fever epidemic hit Philadelphia, claiming the lives of her husband and son William within weeks of each other.

  5. Later Life Dolley Madison became first lady in 1809, she held many parties & dinner at the White House. The food she served at the parties was very delectable to the people she served. Dolley entertained people with her charm and wit. Dolley always had things to attend to in the White House. She loved to help any person who needed it. DATE OF DEATH: July 12, 1849, age 81. PLACE OF DEATH: Washington, D.C.

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