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Dolley Madison, Alass, Alass

The Quaker Girl Dolley Payne (1768-1849) was born into a family who had converted to the Quaker religion. Like many who “choose” their faith, her father was strict in his observances. Dolley wore the Quaker gray gowns and bonnets, no … Continue reading

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James Madison’s Romantic Lesson

James Madison, a bachelor of 43, had a history of romantic disappointment. The Non-Imposing Jemmy Madison James Madison (1751-1836) was a man of small physical stature, anywhere between 5′ and 5’6″ tall, depending on which sources you espouse. But no … Continue reading

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