Memoirs of the Mother and Wife of WashingtonDerby, Miller,, 1850 - 248 Seiten Martha Dandridge was born in New Kent County, Virginia, in 1732. She married Colonel Daniel Parke Custis, son of John Custis of Arlington, at the age of seventeen. They had three children. The oldest son died at a young age and his father died soon after. She married George Washington in 1759 and they made their home at Mount Vernon, Fairfox County, Virginia. She died in 1802. |
Im Buch
Ergebnisse 1-5 von 31
Seite 17
... interesting , that we append , for the con- venience of the curious in such matters , Mr. Sparks ' brief but clear exposition of the genealogy of his father's family . See Appendix - Note A. * Sparks ' LIFE OF WASHINGTON . After her ...
... interesting , that we append , for the con- venience of the curious in such matters , Mr. Sparks ' brief but clear exposition of the genealogy of his father's family . See Appendix - Note A. * Sparks ' LIFE OF WASHINGTON . After her ...
Seite 19
... interesting little circle was soon most painfully and unexpectedly interrupted . A short and sudden illness termi- nated the life of Mr. Washington , on the 12th of April , 1743 , at the age of forty - nine years . In the brief ...
... interesting little circle was soon most painfully and unexpectedly interrupted . A short and sudden illness termi- nated the life of Mr. Washington , on the 12th of April , 1743 , at the age of forty - nine years . In the brief ...
Seite 45
... interesting visits of her children and grand - children , who were invariably most assidu- ous and affectionate in their endeavors to con- tribute to her happiness , several years rolled away . Nor , as may well be supposed , did Mrs ...
... interesting visits of her children and grand - children , who were invariably most assidu- ous and affectionate in their endeavors to con- tribute to her happiness , several years rolled away . Nor , as may well be supposed , did Mrs ...
Seite 58
... interesting group soon turned , as was most natural , upon the brightening prospects of the young Republic . The Marquis spoke of the deep interest he cherished in all that related to the prosperity of the land of his adoption , and ...
... interesting group soon turned , as was most natural , upon the brightening prospects of the young Republic . The Marquis spoke of the deep interest he cherished in all that related to the prosperity of the land of his adoption , and ...
Seite 61
... interesting " Recollections " we are indebted for most of the particulars relative to the life of Mrs. W. , now in the possession of the literary public . the great change which she was admonished by her advanced MARY WASHINGTON . 61.
... interesting " Recollections " we are indebted for most of the particulars relative to the life of Mrs. W. , now in the possession of the literary public . the great change which she was admonished by her advanced MARY WASHINGTON . 61.
Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
addressed admirable affairs affection affectionate agreeable American Army arrival attended authority blessed called Camp celebrated CHAPTER character Chief Colonel comfort Commander-in-Chief continued Correspondence Custis daughter death delight devoted directed distinguished domestic duties early existence expressive feelings frequent friends George give given graceful habits hand happiness heart Hero honor hope hospitality hour House husband illustrated immediately important influence interesting kind Lady land leave letter MARY military mind mother Mount Vernon native nature never numerous occasion officers once pairs parent passed peaceful Philadelphia pleasing pleasure possessed practical present President readers received regard relation remained respect scene served soon Sparks spirit successive thought tion United Virginia virtue Wash Washington White wife winter wishes woman young youthful