YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Madison 1722–1801 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 27, 1722

Birth Location: Orange, Orange, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 27 Feb 1801

Death Location: Montpelier, Orange, Virginia, United States

Father: Ambrose Madison

Mother: Frances Taylor

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1722, James Madison entered the world in Orange, Orange, Virginia, USA, born to Ambrose Madison And Frances Taylor. James Madison passed away in 1801 in Montpelier, Orange, Virginia, United States.

Find more search results for James Madison
JM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1722, James Madison entered the world in Orange, Orange, Virginia, USA, born to Ambrose Madison And Frances Taylor.
  • James Madison passed away in 1801 in Montpelier, Orange, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Madison's Ancestors

Self
James Madison
1722–1801
Birth Place: Orange, Orange, Virginia, USA
Parents
Ambrose Madison
1700–1732
Essex, Orange, Virginia, United States
Frances Taylor
1700–1761
Rapidan, Orange, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Col (James Jr) Taylor
1675–1729
St Stephens Parish, King and Queen, Virginia, United States
Martha (Thompson) Taylor
1679–1762
Carlisle, City of Carlisle, Cumbria, England
Great-Grandparents
Col Taylor
1635–1698
William Col.
1652–1701
Ellen Thompson
1654–1680
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Roger Thompson
1607–1715
Martha Buttal
1627–1676

James Madison's Timeline

2 Records

1722
Mar 27, 1722
Birth of James Madison in Orange, Orange, Virginia, USA
Orange, Orange, Virginia, USA
1801
27 Feb 1801
Age 79
Death of James Madison in Montpelier, Orange, Virginia, United States
Montpelier, Orange, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 27, 1722
    Event Place: Orange, Orange, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1801
    Event Place: Montpelier, Orange, Virginia, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE