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Mary Washington (née Ball; c. 1707–1709 – () August 25, 1789) was an American planter best known for being the mother of the first president of the United States, George Washington. The second wife of Augustine Washington, she became a prominent member of the Washington family.
- Kenmore Plantation and Gardens
- Bushrod Washington (grandson)
- August 25, 1789 (aged 80), Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S.
Mary Ball Washington. Learn more about Washington's mother and her complicated relationship with her famous son.
Mary Ball Washington. Who Was George Washington's Mother? Although there is limited evidence about Washington's mother, historical records show that she had a complicated and oftentimes strained relationship with her famous son.
May 7, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Mary Ball Washington, who raised George and his siblings after the death of their father. Discover how she coped with poverty, widowhood, illness and the challenges of motherhood in colonial Virginia.
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Mary Ball Washington. Birth. 1707. Lively, Lancaster County, Virginia, USA. Death. 26 Aug 1789 (aged 81–82) Burial. Kenmore Plantation and Gardens. Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, Virginia, USA Show Map. Memorial ID. 2870. · View Source. Suggest Edits. Memorial. Photos 5. Flowers 528. Memorials. Region. North America. USA. Virginia.
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May 10, 2019 · Learn how Mary Ball Washington, the mother of George Washington, was an independent and resilient woman who raised five children and taught them honor and obedience. Discover how she has been misinterpreted by historians and how she influenced her son's life and legacy.
Jul 25, 2019 · Mary Ball Washington has not fared well at the hands of her famous son’s biographers. While early admirers of the first president depicted her as deeply spiritual and self-denying, by the...
