Background
He was born in Augusta County, Virginia, the son of John and Agatha (Strother) Madison. His brothers included the Reverend James Madison and Governor George Madison.
politician Soldier sheriff of Augusta County
He was born in Augusta County, Virginia, the son of John and Agatha (Strother) Madison. His brothers included the Reverend James Madison and Governor George Madison.
He was one of the 13 signers of the Fincastle Resolutions in 1775. He served as sheriff of Augusta County and as a commissary during the 1776 expedition against the Cherokees.