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Martha Washington was Born
She was born on her parents' plantation, Chestnut Grove in Province of Virginia. -
Martha married Daniel Parke Cutis
Martha married Daniel at the age of 18. They lived at White House Plantation, which was a few miles upriver from Chestnut Grove. Together they had four children. -
Martha and Daniel had their first child.
They decided to name him Daniel Parke Custis Jr. Daniel lead a very short life, he died at the age of three years old. -
Martha and Daniel had their second child
They decided to name her Frances Parke Custis. She also had a short life, and died at the age of four years old. -
Daniel (Martha's first child) died
Daniel Parke Cutis Jr. died, died at the young age of three years old.Most likely he died from Malaria. Only 60% of children during this time period lived to 20 years old. -
Martha and Daniel had their third child
They named him John “Jacky” Parke Custis. On the other hand John had a decent life span. Martha and George Washington then raised him and his younger sister Martha, also known as Patsy in Mount Vernon. -
Martha and Daniel had fourth (last) child
They named her Martha “Patsy” Parke Custis. She was the youngest child of four. When she turned eleven or twelve, she was plagued with seizures. Martha and George tried every kind of medicine and home remedies they could find. -
Frances (Martha's second child) died
Died April 1, 1757 in New Kent, Virginia. Most children died before 20 years of age during this time. -
Daniel Cutis, Martha's husband died
Just a few months after Frances died, Daniel suddenly became ill. Even though the Cutis Family was rich, money could only buy so much. Most Historians say that their marriage was healthy and happy. -
Martha married George Washington
Martha age 27, and George Washington age 27, married on January 6, 1759, at the White House plantation. Martha and Gearge had no children together but they did continue to raise they surviving children, John and Martha. -
Martha Washington died
Martha Washington was one of the first, first ladies in the united states and died at the age of 71 from Yellow Fever. Also at one point in time she was the richest women in Virginia. Martha will always be known for her generosity, niceness, and warmth towards others.
