James Madison By sierra woodward Mar 13, 1751 James Madison Born in Port Conway, VA Apr 6, 1771 Graduates from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University ) Apr 6, 1779 James Madison was elected Continental Congress Apr 13, 1783 Engagement to Kitty Floyd ends. Sep 17, 1787 James Madison Members Of The Constitutional Convention Sign The Final Draft Of The Constitution Apr 13, 1788 Constitution Ratified Sep 15, 1794 James madison James Madison married his wife Dorothea or (Dolly) Dec 7, 1808 James Madison Was elected for President Mar 4, 1809 James Madison Madison becomes first president inaugurated in American-made clothes. Apr 6, 1809 James Madison assumes office as fourth president. Apr 6, 1812 Re-Elected for president Apr 6, 1812 Louisiana became a state. Apr 13, 1812 War declared on England after England continues to attack U.S. ships Apr 6, 1813 Second term as president Apr 5, 1814 The "Star Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key Apr 6, 1814 The White House was burnt by British Jan 30, 1815 James Madison Purchases Thomas Jefferson's Library Apr 6, 1816 Indiana became a state Apr 13, 1817 James Madison retires to Montpelier Jun 28, 1836 James Madison Died at Montpelier, his family estate
