George Mason III
George Mason III (1690—March 5, 1735) 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.
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 |
| Died | March 5, 1735 (aged 44–45) Potomac River, Fairfax County, Colony of Virginia |
| 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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