John 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 the paternal great-grandfather of George Washington, the first president of the United States.
John Washington | |
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| Member of the House of Burgesses representing Westmoreland County | |
| In office 1665–1677 | |
| Preceded by | Gerard Fowke |
| Succeeded by | William Pierce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1633 Tring, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | 1677 (aged 44) Westmoreland County, Colony of Virginia |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Pope Anne, widow of Henry Brett Frances Gerard, widow of John Appleton |
| Relations | Paternal great-grandfather of George Washington |
| Children | Lawrence Washington John Washington Jr. Anne Washington |
| Parent(s) | Lawrence Washington Amphillis Twigden |
| Occupation | merchant, planter, soldier, politician |
| Known for | Founder of Washington family of Virginia |
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