The genealogy OF OUR FAMILY
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Our family organization is open to all who can show proof acceptable to the Registrar that they are related, by direct blood line, marriage, or adoption, to any lateral or collateral American ancestor of President James Madison, paternal or maternal, who was living in this country (Colony) after 1607. We have received a number of applications without any proof of lineage and we can help you locate this information if you will tell us where you have come to a stopping point in your search.
We may already have the information you are searching for or can help in your search. If a member of your family has already completed an application, you need only fill out the form up to your proven line.
Some members have sent family stories and pictures that are real treasures. Our largest family line is made up of the descendants of the President's brother William Madison.
We are eager to have every line represented. Send copies of your proofs and the application to:
Registrar
National Society of Madison Family Descendants
The genealogy provided on our site depicts the ancestors of James Madison that have been identified and verified. Please contact us if you have any questions or evidence of new connections.
FAMILY HISTORY - STORIES
Descendants of Ambrose Madison the Grandfather of President James Madison Jr.
by C. Thomas Chapman (PDF - 5MB)Who was buried in James Madison's grave
by C. Thomas Chapman (PDF - 2MB)A History of the Thomas Chew Family
by Frederick Madison Smith
GENEALOGY CHARTS
James Madison's Descendants