Thomas Madison
Thomas Madison was a soldier and politician in Revolutionary-era Virginia.
He was born in Augusta County, Virginia, the son of John and Agatha Madison; his brothers included Governor George Madison and the Reverend James Madison. He was a second cousin to United States President James 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. His wife was Susanna Henry, sister of Virginia governor Patrick Henry.
