John Washington

John Washington
Member of the House of Burgesses representing Westmoreland County
In office
1665–1677
Preceded byGerard Fowke
Succeeded byWilliam Pierce
Personal details
Born1633[1]
Tring, Hertfordshire, England
Died1677 (aged 44)
Westmoreland County, Colony of Virginia
Spouse(s)Anne Pope
Anne, widow of Henry Brett
Frances Gerard, widow of John Appleton
RelationsPaternal great-grandfather of George Washington
ChildrenLawrence Washington
John Washington Jr.
Anne Washington
Parent(s)Lawrence Washington
Amphillis Twigden
Occupationmerchant, planter, soldier, politician
Known forFounder of Washington family of Virginia
Pedigree and arms of Washington

John Washington (1633 – 1677) was an English-born merchant, planter, politician and military officer. Born in Tring, Hertfordshire, he subsequently emigrated to the English colony of Virginia and became a member of the planter class. In addition to serving in the Virginia militia and owning several slave plantations, Washington also served for many years in the House of Burgesses, representing Westmoreland County. He was the first member of the Washington family to live in North America and was a paternal great-grandfather of George Washington, the first president of the United States.[2][a]

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  2. ^ Justin Glenn, The Washingtons: a family history (El Dorado Hills, California: Savas Beatie LLC 2014) vol. 1, pp.1-3


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