Madison, James, 1749-1812

First Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia.

From the description of James Madison papers, 1792-1970s. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 659814628

President of the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va., and bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia.

From the description of Papers, 1787-1808. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19902858

First Episcopal bishop of Virginia and president of the College of William and Mary.

From the description of James Madison will, 1812 Jan. 8. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 184844371

Episcopal bishop of Virginia.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to James Madison, Sec. of State, 1801 Oct. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607638

From the description of Autograph letters signed (5) : Williamsburg, to Bishop White, 1792 Mar. 7-1796 Mar. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270608654

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Fincastle, to Judge Todd, 1809 Sept. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606176

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Knightsbridge, to Rev. Mr. Henley, 1790 Sept. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270606296

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to John Nivison, 1803 Mar. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607641

From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Wm. Madison, 1781 July 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607634

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Williamsburg, to Thomas Jefferson, 1801 July 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607893

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Williamsburg, to an unidentified correspondent, 1811 Aug. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607890

From the description of Autograph signature to report : to the Mayor of Williamburg, 1784 Dec. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270609021

Born 27 August 1749 near Staunton, Va. Cousin of President James Madison. Graduated from College of William and Mary. Studied law under George Wythe. Professor of Natural Philosophy and Mathematics at College of William and Mary. Ordained minister of Church of England. In 1777 elected president of William and Mary. First Episcopal bishop of Virginia. Died 6 March 1812.

From the description of Letter, 1776 July 30, New York [City] to John Norton, London, [Eng.]. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 19719923

Bishop James Madison was born 27 August 1749 near Staunton, Va. He graduated in 1771 from the College of William and Mary. He studied law under George Wythe. In 1773, he was appointed professor of natural philosophy and mathematics. He was elected president of William and Mary in 1777. In 1784, he no longer taught math and was thereafter the professor of natural and moral philosophy.

Bishop Madison had been ordained a minister of the Church of England. He espoused the patriot cause and served in the Revolutionary War. Madison served on a commission in 1779 to determine the boundary between Virginia and Pennsylvania and did surveys for a map of Virginia (1807). He served as the first bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia. Madison died 6 March 1812.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1775-1812. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 26288984