Dolley

Dolley Madison

By addisonmoe
  • Date of Birth

    Date of Birth

  • Survives The Yellow Fever

    Survives The Yellow Fever

    The Yellow Fever epidemic sweeps through and kills her first husband and son. Dolley Madison survives.
  • Married James Madison

    Married James Madison

  • Dolley Donates Goods for the Lewis and Clark Expedition

    Dolley Donates Goods for the Lewis and Clark Expedition

    Many goods were needed for the exploration of The Louisiana Purchase by Lewis and Clark so Dolley and other women donate.
  • James Madison is Elected as President

    James Madison is Elected as President

    Dolley Madison's husband, James Madison is inaugurated as the 4th president of the United States
  • Became the First Lady

    Became the First Lady

    Dolley Madison becomes the First Lady when James Madison is elected as the 4th president of the United States.
  • Hosts Second Inagural Ball

    Hosts Second Inagural Ball

    Dolley Madison's famous ice cream is served at the Secoond Inagural Ball. She also hosts this ball.
  • Saves the Portrait

    Saves the Portrait

    Dolley Madison orders the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington to be taken down upon evacuation.
  • James Madison Dies

    James Madison Dies

    Dolley's husband dies.
  • A Lifetime Seat on House Floor

    A Lifetime Seat on House Floor

    Dolley Madison is awarded a life time deat on the House Floor after James Madison dies.
  • Dolley Sells Montplier

    Dolley Sells Montplier

    Montplier was James Madison's home for his whole childhood. It was a huge plantation. It had to be sold after Madison's son ran into many financial debts.
  • Date of Death

    Date of Death