Land records, 1653-1771.

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Land records, 1653-1771.

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Records pertaining to lands bought by George Washington's father, Augustine, and lands of the Parke and Custis families inherited by Martha Washington from her first husband. Includes records of the tract on which George Washington's birthplace, "Wakefield," was built.

36 items in case ; 40 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6756476

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Custis (Family : Virginia)

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John Custis was born August 1678 in Northampton County, Virginia, and was educated in England. He lived in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he served as a vestryman for Bruton Parish. Custis was also successful planter, merchant, colonel in the Virginia militia, burgess, and member of the Governor's Council. He married Frances Parke (1687-1715) in August 1705. His son, Daniel Parke Custis was born 15 October 1710 in James City County. He was a successful planter in New Kent County, Vi...

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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George Washington (b. Feb. 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, Va.-d. Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, VA) was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Washington came from a family of farmers and landowners. He had little education but showed an aptitude for mathematics. He used this talent to become a surveyor. At 15, Washington took a job as assistant surveyor on a team sent to map the Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia. In his early 20s, Washington joined the Virgin...

Washington family.

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