Robert Forsyth papers, 1808-1811.

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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James Madison (1751-1836) was the fourth president of the United States, born in Port Conway, Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia legislature from 1776 to 1780 and from 1784 to 1786, and the Continental Congress from 1780 to 1783. His proposals at and management of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 earned him title "father of the U.S. Constitution." He cooperated with Alexander Hamilton and Jay in writing a series of papers (pub. 1787-88 under title of The Federalist) explaining the ne...

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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James Monroe, fifth president of the United States of America (b. April 28, 1758, Monroe Hall, Virginia-d. July 4, 1831, New York, New York) fought with distinction in the Continental Army, and he practiced law in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As a young politician, he joined the anti-Federalists in the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution, and in 1790, an advocate of Jeffersonian policies, he was elected United States Senator. As Minister to France in 1794-1796, Monroe showed strong ...

Ellice, James

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Forsyth, William, 1812-1899

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Forsyth, Robert, d. 1816

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Son of William and Ann (Haliburton McKenzie) Forsyth, who, July 14, 1801, signified his intention of remaining a British subject. However, on May 15, 1812, he was admitted to citizenship. Taken prisoner by Gen. Brock, he was accused by Procter of having violated parole and served under Gen. Harrison. He was twice married; Mary Scott, and Jane Little. He died in 1816. (MMQ) (blue index cards) From the description of Robert Forsyth papers, 1808-1811. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat ...

Woodward, Augustus B. (Augustus Brevoort), -1827

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Augustus B. Woodward was the dominant figure in the government of Michigan Territory prior to 1812. Educated at Columbia University and Virginia, by 1797 he was buying property in Washington, D.C. Woodward came to Detroit shortly after the devastating fire of 1805 and was appointed chief of the Michigan Territory's first three judges. Finding the city in ruins, Woodward was able to persuade Governor William Hull to postpone rebuilding until a comprehensive plan could be drawn up. Based on his ex...