Personal

Date of Birth: March 16, 1751

Birthplace: Port Conway, Virginia

Date of Death: June 28, 1836

Place of Death: Montpelier, Virginia

Attended: College of New Jersey (now Princeton)

Family: Dolley (wife), John Payne Todd (stepson)

Career

1791 – Along with Thomas Jefferson, formed the Democratic-Republican Party in opposition to Federalist policies

1798 – Co-authored with Jefferson the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

1801-1809 – Served as Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson

1809-1817 – Served as 4th President of the United States

Oath of Office: March 4, 1809 – House of Representatives Chamber, U.S. Capitol

Oath of Office (2nd Term): March 4, 1813 – House of Representatives Chamber, U.S. Capitol