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Charles Washington
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For other people named Charles Washington, see Charles Washington (disambiguation).
Charles Washington (May 2, 1738 – September 16, 1799) was an American planter and politician who founded a town in the Shenandoah Valley that was named Charles Town in his honor shortly after his death and that of his eldest brother, George Washington.[1]
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Born | (1738-05-02)May 2, 1738 |
Died | September 16, 1799(1799-09-16) (aged 61) |
Spouse | Mildred Thornton |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Augustine Washington Mary Ball Washington |
Family | Washington family |
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