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Martha Washington
Martha Washington was a woman whose husband was well known but not many people know much about her. Once married to George Washington on January 6, 1759, Martha would be by his side until his death. (Desmond 89)
Born in Virginia as Martha Dandridge to Colonel John Dandridge and Frances Dandridge, Martha grew up on a tobacco plantation called Chestnut Grove. She was the eldest of her siblings and referred as Patsy. Since she was the eldest, her mother made sure Martha began to learn how to act like a lady early. Martha and her sister, although not custom, were taught by a tutor for a while since the tutor was already teaching their brothers. The tutor taught her addition and subtraction, reading and spelling. Martha did not like school but she would learn how important spelling, addition and subtraction were in the future. Her mother taught her how to sew and cook, as all girls of that time were taught. Martha was very close to her father, who helped her get out of trouble that her adventurous side got her into and granted many of her wants unlike her strict mother, who wanted her to act like a lady. She had a horse named …show more content…

It was during these next few months that Martha tried to use the addition and subtraction that she had unwillingingly been taught as a child. After noticing losses in sales, Martha was willing to get help. During the nine months after her husband’s death she met and enjoyed the company of General George Washington, introduced by friends. Both found each had experienced loss, Martha, her Daniel and George, his brother. After their first meeting Martha, was very interested in getting to know George better. She even sent one of her servants to help him cross the river on his way to visit her. George and Martha became engaged just nine months after Daniel’s death. Jacky and Patty warmed to George

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