Dolley Madison

Dolley Madison was the First Lady of the United States from 1809 to 1817. She was born in North Carolina and lived in Hanover County, Virginia - not far from the home of the patriot Patrick Henry. Dolley married James Madison in 1794, and he became the 4th President of the United States in 1809. For more on important and powerful women in history, see the Women's History Month feature.