Representative James Madison, Jr.
James Madison, Jr
Painting (c. 1796-1797) by James Sharples (1751 or 1752-1811)
Courtesy of the Independence National Historical Park 
| Life dates: | 16 March 1751-28 June 1836 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | "Montpelier", Orange County, Virginia |
| Occupation (1789): | Planter; Public Servant |
| Place of Birth: | Port Conway, King George County, Virginia |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 37 |
| Religion (1789): | Episcopalian |
| College Education: | College of New Jersey [Princeton University] |
| Marital Status (1789): | Single |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | None |
| Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature Continental Congress Confederation Congress |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | Yes |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | Yes |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Pro |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Strong [though varying] |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1797 |
