If you would like to read more about Martha Washington, see this website.- Martha was born on June 2, 1731, making her eight months older than George Washington.
- Unlike most women in Virginia in the early 1700s, Martha learned to read and write.
- Martha grew to be about five feet tall.
- Martha married Daniel Parke Custis on May 15, 1750.
- Martha gave birth to four children, all of whom she outlived.
- Martha and George Washington were married on January 6, 1759.
- Martha stayed at George Washington’s winter encampments throughout much of the Revolutionary War.
- Martha was the nation’s first First Lady.
- Martha freed George Washington’s slaves almost one year after his death.
- Martha died on May 22, 1802 and lays in rest next to her husband.
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