Dolley Payne Todd Madison - First Lady

Dolley Madison Portrait

A portrait of Dolley Madison, part of a larger gallery of portraits of American First Ladies.

Biography

Biography on the official White House website.

Portrait (Library of Congress)

Adapted from a Gilbert Stuart portrait.

Refurbishing the White House

A few details about life in the White House: John and Abigail Adams as the first residents, a piece of charred timber from the burning of the White House during James and Dolley Madison's time in the White House, and renovation information from the Truman years.