John Thornton Augustine Washington
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For other people named John Washington, see John Washington (disambiguation).
John Thornton Augustine Washington (May 20, 1783 ā October 9, 1841) was a prominent Virginia (now West Virginia) farmer who served a term in the Virginia House of Delegates. Washington was a grandnephew of George Washington, first President of the United States.
Quick Facts Member of the House of Delegates for Jefferson County, Preceded by ...
John Thornton Augustine Washington | |
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Member of the House of Delegates for Jefferson County | |
In office November 29, 1824 ā December 4, 1825 Serving with Daniel Morgan | |
Preceded by | Braxton Davenport |
Succeeded by | Carver Willis |
Personal details | |
Born | (1783-05-20)May 20, 1783 Berry's Hill near Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia) |
Died | October 9, 1841(1841-10-09) (aged 58) Cedar Lawn near Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia) |
Citizenship | United States |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Elizabeth Conrad Bedinger |
Relations | grandnephew of George Washington |
Children | 13, including: Lawrence Berry Washington Benjamin Franklin Washington |
Parent(s) | Thornton Augustine Washington Mildred Berry |
Occupation | farmer, soldier, and politician |
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