List of People Pardoned or Granted Clemency By The President of The United States - James Madison

James Madison

President James Madison pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 196 people during his term. Among them are:

  • William Hull – while Governor of the Michigan Territory, sentenced to death for surrendering Fort Detroit; pardoned
  • Jean Lafitte and Pierre Lafitte and the Baratarian Pirates for past piracy, granted due to their assistance during the War of 1812; granted February 6, 1815.

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