William Madison
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William Madison (May 5, 1762 – July 20, 1843) was an American general. He attended Hampden–Sydney College and served in the American Revolutionary War and War of 1812. A son of James Madison Sr. and Eleanor Rose Conway, he was the younger brother of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.[1][2] Madison married Frances Throckmorton and had eleven children.[3] He was the grandfather of Confederate brigadier general James E. Slaughter.[citation needed]
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William Madison | |
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Born | (1762-05-05)May 5, 1762 King George, Virginia, British America |
Died | July 20, 1843(1843-07-20) (aged 81) Woodberry Forest, Virginia, U.S. |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War War of 1812 |
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