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George Washington

This person was a successful military leader who became the first President of the United States.

Martha Dandridge Custis Washington

This person was a widow and inherited a large estate.

Mary Ball Washington

This person was an orphan who became independent by the age of 25.

Sally Fairfax

This person was a descendant of one of the richest and most cultivated families in Virginia.

Major General Edward Braddock

This person sailed with the British Armada and arrived in Alexandria, VA with two British regiments.

Augustine Washington

According to business records, this person was restless, apprehensive, unsure, and made deals that he denied making.

John Parke Custis (Jackie)

This person at age five received "handsome silver shoe and knee buckles" from London.

Martha Parke Custis (Patsy)

This person at age seven received a "stiffened coat made of fashionable silk" from London.

Major General Charles Lee

This person had...

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