Martha Washington

Martha Washington
First Lady of the United States
In role
April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797
PresidentGeorge Washington
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byAbigail Adams
Personal details
Born(1731-06-02)June 2, 1731
Chestnut Grove Plantation, New Kent County, Virginia
DiedMay 22, 1802(1802-05-22) (aged 70)
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Spouse(s)Daniel Parke Custis (1749-1758)
George Washington (1759-1799)
RelationsJohn Dandridge (father) and Frances Jones (mother)
ChildrenDaniel Parke Custis, Jr., Frances Custis, John Parke "Jacky" Custis, Martha Parke "Patsy" Custis
OccupationFirst Lady of the United States

Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (June 2, 1731 – May 2, 1802) was the wife of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Although people only started using the term decades after her death, Martha Washington is considered to be the first First Lady of the United States.


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