Lawrence Washington (1659–1698)
American planter, slave holder, lawyer, soldier and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lawrence Washington (September 1659 – February 1698)[1][2][3] was a colonial-era Virginia planter, slave holder, lawyer, soldier and politician. He also was the paternal grandfather of George Washington.
Quick Facts Member of the House of Burgesses representing Westmoreland County, Preceded by ...
Lawrence Washington | |
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Member of the House of Burgesses representing Westmoreland County | |
In office 1684–1686 | |
Preceded by | William Hardidge |
Succeeded by | William Hardidge |
In office 1691–1692 | |
Preceded by | William Hardidge |
Succeeded by | Thomas Yowell |
Personal details | |
Born | September 1659 Bridges Creek, Westmoreland County, Colony of Virginia |
Died | February 1698 (aged 38) Warner Hall, Gloucester County, Colony of Virginia |
Resting place | Wakefield, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Spouse | Mildred Warner |
Relations | Washington family |
Children | John Washington III Augustine Washington Mildred Washington |
Parent(s) | John Washington Anne Pope |
Occupation | Lawyer, soldier, planter, slave holder, politician |
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