The Federalists Papers were written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton. James Madison was the United States President. He was born on March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia and died on June 28, 1836 in Orange County(Montpelier), Virginia. John Jay was a diplomat, Supreme Court Justice, U.S. Representative, U.S. Governor, and Journalist. He was born on December 12, 1745 in New York and died on May 17, 1829 in Bedford, New York. Alexander Hamilton was an economist, political scientist, government official, lawyer, military leader, and journalist. He was born on Januray 11, 1755 in Nevis, Carribbean Islands, and died on July 12, 1804 in New York.