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Elizabeth Parke Custis Law (née Elizabeth Parke Custis; August 21, 1776 – December 31, 1831), sometimes known as Eliza Law, was the eldest granddaughter of Martha Dandridge Washington and a step-grandchild of George Washington.
Elizabeth "Eliza" Parke Custis Law was the eldest of Martha Washington 's four surviving grandchildren. Eliza was born in Mount Airy, Prince George's County, Maryland, the home of her maternal grandparents.
Feb 7, 2020 · When his 18-year-old granddaughter, Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, was discouraged that her younger sister had beaten her to the altar, Washington warned her of marrying only for love.
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George and Martha also maintained a close relationship with their other two grandchildren from Jacky’s marriage to Eleanor, Elizabeth "Betsey" Parke Custis and Martha "Patty" Parke Custis, who was born in one of the bedrooms at Mount Vernon.
At the time of her death, there were about 150 enslaved people at Mount Vernon who were considered Custis property. These people were divided among Mrs. Washington's four grandchildren: Eliza Custis Law, Martha Custis Peter, Eleanor Custis Lewis, and George Washington Parke Custis.
Wedding notice, 20th of March. Thomas Law, youngest son of the late Bishop of Carlisle to Miss [Eliza] Custis, Grand daughter of the Lady of the President of the United States. Ceremony took place at the seat of David Stewart, Esq. Dates: Publication: 1796 March 28.
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George Washington Parke Custis (April 30, 1781 – October 10, 1857) was an American antiquarian, author, playwright, and plantation owner. He was a veteran of the War of 1812. His father, John Parke Custis served in the American Revolution with then-General George Washington.
