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Dolley Payne 1768–1849

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Dolley Payne in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 MAY 1768 · New Garden, Guilford Co., N. Carolina
Died 12 JUL 1849 · Washington, D.C.
Spouse James Madison (1751–1836)

Researchers connected through Dolley Payne 1768–1849

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Immediate Family

Parents
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Dolley Payne began in 1768 in New Garden, Guilford Co., N. Carolina. Dolley Payne married james madison, john todd. Dolley Payne passed away in 1849 in Washington, D.C..

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Find A Grave

Life Timeline

1768
Birth of Dolley Payne in New Garden, Guilford Co., N. Carolina
Birth
1849
Death of Dolley Payne in Washington, D.C.
Death
1858
Burial of Dolley Payne in Montpelier Station, Orange Co., Virginia
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dolley Payne

This ancestor line traces from St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, Virginia, British Colonial America (1703) to New Garden, Rowan, North Carolina, British Colonial America (1768) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dolley Payne (1768–1849) was born in New Garden, Guilford Co., N. Carolina and died in Washington, D.C.. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Dolley in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Dolley Payne's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dolley Payne PTP
1768–1849
New Garden, Guilford Co., N. Carolina
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Dolley Payne's Descendants

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DP
Dolley Payne PTP 1768–1849 m. James Madison PTP 1751–1836 m. John Todd PTP 1763–1793