Tag Archives: James Madison

James Madison and the Secret Convention

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Feather Foster

James Madison has always been designated The Father of the Constitution. James Madison: A Brief Run-Up James Madison (1751-1836) was the eldest son of a well-to-do planting family in central Virginia. Slight of stature (between 5’1 and 5’6” depending on … Continue reading →

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George Clinton: VP 4 and Maybe 5

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Feather Foster

Everyone knows John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, VPs 1 and 2. Some know Aaron Burr, VP 3. But George Clinton? George Clinton’s Qualifications George Clinton (1739-1812) was a New Yorker from upstate, considered among our Founding Fathers (perhaps minor, but … Continue reading →

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Dolley Madison: Some Evicted Evening

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Feather Foster

Dolley Madison’s reputation as the most popular First Lady is enshrined for all times…except Washington: The Summer of 1814 Whether he wanted it or not, President James Madison found himself embroiled in the War of 1812, in essence, the “second” … Continue reading →

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Dolley Madison: The Recipe Swap

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Feather Foster

  Just as the Madison parlor was always full, so was their dining table. The Early Madison Years When the young widow Dolley Payne Todd became Mrs. James Madison in 1794, their first two years were spent in Philadelphia, then … Continue reading →

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Dolley Madison’s Son Payne Todd: The Final Blow

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Feather Foster

Dolley Madison’s son, Payne Todd, had always been a disappointment. Payne Todd in Brief Dolley Madison (1768-1849) had been married to John Todd, a Quaker lawyer, for three years. Then he died, leaving her with a two-year-old son. When she … Continue reading →

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Dolley Madison at 250

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

At 250 years old, Dolley Madison has consistently “worn well.” Happy Birthday to Dolley! From the time Dolley Payne Todd Madison (May 20, 1768-1849) was in her mid-twenties, she was arguably the most famous woman in the United States. Two … Continue reading →

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Dolley and Her Sisters: The Merry Wives of Washington

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Dolley Payne was the eldest daughter of eight; she had three younger sisters. Dolley Payne: Quaker Daughter John Payne, Dolley’s father was a convert to the Quaker religion, and like many people who choose their faith, was strict in its … Continue reading →

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Dolley Madison’s Merry Party

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Feather Schwartz Foster

The position of Secretary of State is the country’s premier diplomatic post. James Madison and the Merrys Anthony Merry was the first British Minister Plenipotentiary (considered Ambassador) sent to the United States. He and his uber pretentious wife Elizabeth were … Continue reading →

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Thomas Jefferson’s Merry Party

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Thomas Jefferson was a sophisticated gentleman, not usually associated with rudeness, but… President Jefferson’s Hosting Attitudes Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) had grown up in a time and place of elegance and form. As a young student at William and Mary, he … Continue reading →

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James Madison’s Romantic Lesson

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Feather Schwartz Foster

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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