 Dolley Madison
(May 20, 1768 - July 12, 1849)Dolley Madison was the wife of the fourth American President, James Madison. Dolley was read out of her Quaker Meeting for not marrying within the faith. She is known for saving valuable White House artifacts from the invading British who were trying to burn the building during the War of 1812. She also served as the official White House hostess for Thomas Jefferson when he was president because he was a widower. |