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Dolley marries a Lawyer
Dolley married lawyer, quaker John Todd Jr. in 1790. -
Dolley has her first son
In 1792, Dolley gives birth to John Payne Todd. John lives until the year 1852. -
Dolley has her second son
In 1793 Dolley has her second son named William Isaac Todd. William died at 3 months old due to fever epidemic and died the same day as his father, John Todd Jr. -
Dolley remarries
Dolley remarries in 1794. Dolley marries James Madison. -
Dolley becomes a First Lady
In the 1808 election, James was chosen as a democratic candidate. He was elected for two terms, 1809 to 1812, 1812 to 1817. -
Dolley's son goes to prison
In the year of 1830, Dolley's son John Payne Todd had gone to debtor's prison in Philadelphia. -
Dolley's second husband dies
Dolley's husband, James Madison dies in the year of 1836. A few months earlier he had become very sick. He died at Montpelier, their home in Virginia. -
Dolley moves back to the capital as a widow
Dolley decides to move back to Washington D.C.. Dolley moves back in with her sister, Anna and her brother in-law, Richard Cutts. The house was located on Lafayette Square. -
Dolley becomes ill
In July 1849, Dolley became fatally ill. She remained in bed for 5 days. On Thursday, July 12th, she died. -
Dolley's funeral
Dolley's funeral was a state event. The president, cabinet officers, diplomatic corps, house and senate members, the justices of supreme court, officers of the army and navy, the mayor and city leaders, along with citizens attended her funeral.
