George Mason III
American politician (1690–1735) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named George Mason, see George Mason (disambiguation).
George Mason III (1690—March 5, 1735)[1][2][3][4] was an American planter, military officer, legislator and government official. Although he repeatedly won election to represent Stafford County in the then-one-house Virginia General Assembly, he may today be best known as the father of George Mason IV, a Founding Father of the United States.[1][3][4]
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Stafford County, Preceded by ...
George Mason III | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Stafford County | |
In office 1715–1726 Serving with George Anderson, George Fitzhugh, William Robinson | |
Preceded by | John Waugh |
Succeeded by | John Fitzghugh |
Personal details | |
Born | George Mason 1690 Chopawamsic, Stafford County, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Died | March 5, 1735 (aged 44–45) Potomac River, Fairfax County, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Cause of death | drowning |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Ann Stevens Thomson |
Children | George Mason IV Mary Thomson Mason Selden Thomson Mason |
Parent(s) | George Mason II Mary Fowke |
Occupation | planter, local official and militia officer |
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