John Parke Custis
American politician (1754–1781) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Parke Custis (November 27, 1754 – November 5, 1781) was an American planter and politician, only son of Martha Washington before her marriage to George Washington. He is now known for his progeny, especially those raised by President Washington.[1][2]
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Fairfax County, Preceded by ...
John Parke Custis | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Fairfax County | |
In office May 4, 1778 – March 22, 1781 | |
Preceded by | Philip Alexander |
Succeeded by | position eliminated |
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Born | November 27, 1754 White House Plantation, New Kent County, Virginia, British America |
Died | November 5, 1781(1781-11-05) (aged 26) Eltham Plantation, New Kent County, Virginia, U.S. |
Cause of death | "Camp fever" (either epidemic typhus or dysentery) |
Resting place | Queen's Creek |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Eleanor Calvert |
Children | 7, including: Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Martha Parke Custis Peter Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis George Washington Parke Custis |
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Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation | Planter, politician |
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