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James Madison 1751–1836

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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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Reliability Score: B
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Madison in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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, with linked records

Born 16 MAR 1751 · Port Conway, King George, Virginia, USA
Died 28 JUN 1836 · Montpelier Station, Orange, Virginia, USA
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Biography

James Madison was born in 1751 in Port Conway, King George, Virginia, USA, the child of james madison and eleanor nelly rose conway. In 1809, James Madison was employed in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. James Madison married dorothea dolley payne. James Madison passed away in 1836 in Montpelier Station, Orange, Virginia, USA.

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

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Life Timeline

1751
Birth of James Madison in Port Conway, King George, Virginia, USA
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James Madison was employed in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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1836
Death of James Madison in Montpelier Station, Orange, Virginia, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Madison

This ancestor line traces from County Kent, England (1540) to Port Conway, King George Co., Virginia (1751) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Madison (1751–1836) was born in Port Conway, King George, Virginia, USA and died in Montpelier Station, Orange, Virginia, USA. 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.
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James Madison's Ancestors

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James Madison PTP
1751–1836
Port Conway, King George, Virginia, USA
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James Madison's Descendants

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James Madison PTP 1751–1836