Orange County in the Enlightenment

The atlas holds 3 people and 7 moments here, from 1758 to 1797. The most recorded lives are James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and Zachary Taylor.

Notable people

1. James Madison

   from 1772 to 1797

   5 moments here

   James Madison (1751–1836) was a Virginia planter, revolutionary politician, delegate to the Continental and Confederation congresses, architect of…

2. Thomas Jefferson

   in 1758

   1 moment here

   Thomas Jefferson was an American lawyer, Virginia political leader, diplomat, secretary of state, vice president, and third president of the United…

3. Zachary Taylor

   in 1784

   1 moment here

   Zachary Taylor was a United States Army officer, Mexican–American War commander, and the 12th president of the United States.…

Moments

1. 1758 Study with James Maury Thomas Jefferson
2. 1772 Return to Montpelier James Madison
3. 1774 Orange County Committee of Safety James Madison
4. 1775 Orange County militia commission James Madison
5. 1784 Birth in Orange County Zachary Taylor
6. 1785 Return from Richmond to Orange James Madison
7. 1797 Return to Montpelier with Dolley James Madison

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