Celebrating Mothers Martha Washington
Martha Washington, born 1754, became a wife through marriage to Daniel Custis at almost 19. Her upbringing in housekeeping, religion, music and dancing helped shape her role as a wife in 18th century America. Custis died seven years after their marriage, leaving her a wealthy widow after bearing four children with two surviving.
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Martha Custis Washington and her family life
Martha Custis met George Washington after her husband’s death. Washington was renowned for his French and Indian War heroism. They wed on January 6 1759 at Martha’s White House plantation and moved to Mount Vernon. She valued her children and protected them throughout her life.
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Martha and George at Mount Vernon Room Closures
The passage notes Martha stood over five feet tall with George taller, her brown hair and eyes described, and her fondness for dogs and pet birds at Mount Vernon. Martha could read and write, shared a second floor room with George, later moved to the third floor after his death, and burned most personal letters.
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Martha Washington served as first lady during the Revolutionary War
Martha Washington preferred private life but aided the general’s campaigns by visiting winter quarters for eight years and raising funds for the cause. She supported the president as a gracious first lady and died at Mount Vernon in 1802, over two years after her husband.
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