Martha Washington (née Dandridge; June 13 [O.S. June 2] 1731 – May 22, 1802) was the wife of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Although the title was not coined until after her death, Martha Washington served as the inaugural First Lady of the United States. During her lifetime she was often referred to as "Lady Washington". She had first married Daniel Parke Custis, with whom she had four children, and was widowed by the age of 25. Two of her children by Custis survived to young adulthood. She brought her vast wealth to her marriage to Washington, which enabled him to buy land to add to his personal estate. She also brought nearly 1000 dower slaves for her use during her lifetime. They and their descendants reverted to her first husband's estate at her death and were inherited by his heirs. She and Washington did not have children together but they did rear her two surviving children by Daniel Parke Custis, including son John "Jacky" Parke Custis. They also helped both of their extended families.
With Independence Day just one week away, former first lady Martha Washington took a break from preparing for the holiday to join the CBS 42 News at Noon to discuss its importance.
The Villages Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will host re-enactors of America’s First President and First Lady, George and Martha Washington, at their 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11 meeting. The SAR meets at Captiva Recreation Center. George and Martha Washington are depicted by Bill and Cara...
LebTown features a different Lebanon County pet each Friday to help us enter the weekend with the best vibes possible. Editor’s note: Starting today, LebTown will occasionally feature animals that are available for adoption through local shelters. We will also continue to spotlight furbabies who are already nestled in their forever homes.
(Trainer Steve Asmussen / Photo by Holly M. Smith) If the linemaker is correct, it will be a Hall of Fame exacta in the $200,000 Martha Washington Stakes for 3-year-old fillies Saturday at Oaklawn. Multiple stakes winner Optionality is the 9-5 program favorite for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen....
What do you get when you mix theatrics with slavery, democracy and the culinary arts? A surprising educational tale, that’s what. In the upcoming collaboration between CoHo Productions and Vanport Mosaic, Martha Bakes, those three concepts are explored via three very different genres onstage: historical biography, cooking show and one-woman satire.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Head to North Royalton this weekend for the Generations and More Outdoor Antique vendors market, on the grounds of the shop at 13630 Ridge Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They offer great variety and reasonable prices. Hope the weather is good for all to enjoy!