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Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (June 2, 1731 O.S. – May 22, 1802) was the wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States.
1 day ago · Martha Washington (born June 2, 1731, New Kent county, Virginia [U.S.]—died May 22, 1802, Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S.) was the American first lady (1789–97), the wife of George Washington, first president of the United States and commander in chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolutionary War.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Nation's First First Lady. With the colonies achieving their independence and the U.S. Constitution ratified, Washington was elected to become the country's first president, having his...
- Martha was born on June 2, 1731, making her 8 months older than George Washington. Martha Dandridge was born on June 2, 1731, at Chestnut Grove plantation in New Kent County, Virginia, which is roughly 35 miles from the colonial capital of Williamsburg.
- Unlike most women in Virginia in the early 1700s, Martha learned to read and write. Unlike the majority of women in Virginia at this time who were not literate, Martha learned both to read and write at an early age.
- Martha grew to be about 5 feet tall. The average height for European women in early Colonial America was around 5’2”. Martha was described as a lovely and attractive woman with a lively personality.
- Martha married Daniel Parke Custis on May 15, 1750. In colonial Virginia, most women of Martha’s social class met their potential mates through friends and family, or at church, court day, or a ball held at a neighbor’s house.
Martha Washington (1731-1802) was an American first lady (1789–97) and the wife of George Washington, first president of the United States and commander in chief of the colonial armies during...
In 1789, George Washington was again called to serve his country, this time as president. Martha Washington was initially reluctant to go back into public life, complaining at first of feeling like a “state prisoner,” because of the restrictions placed on her in the role of first lady.
Martha Washington received a letter from George Washington in June of 1775 announcing he had been made commander of the American military forces. She and Washington's cousin, Lund Washington, manage Mount Vernon throughout the war.
