• From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. American planter and merchant (1694–1743). Augustine Washington Sr. Posthumous 1867 lithograph of Washington.
  • Augustine "Gus" Washington (November 12, 1694 – April 12, 1743) was the father of the first President of the United States of America, George Washington.
  • While Augustine Washington remains a shadowy figure in history, there are several things we do know about the father of the father of our country.
  • In this article, we will explore different perspectives and approaches that will help us better understand the role of Augustine Washington in our current society.
  • According to the will of Augustine Washington Sr., the land now known as Mount Vernon first was willed to Lawrence Washington (brother of Augustine Jr.).
  • Children (by Mary Ball)
    • Elizabeth Washington (1733–1797)
    • John Augustine Washington (1736–1787)
  • George Washington's Father. Born in 1694, Augustine was only four years old when his father died.
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  • For further references to the slaves given to George Augustine Washington’s father-in-law, Burwell Bassett, see George Augustine Washington to GW, 25 Oct.
  • Augustine Washington was also active in politics, serving as county sheriff and justice of the peace. After his first wife’s death in 1729, Augustine Washington...