Lawrence Washington (1659–1698)
Lawrence Washington (September 1659 – February 1698) was a colonial-era Virginia planter, slave holder, lawyer, soldier and politician. He also was the paternal grandfather of George Washington.
Lawrence Washington | |
|---|---|
| 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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