Martha Washington is best known in her role as the wife of the first President of the United States, George Washington. She was a great support to her husband and a perfect example to the other ladies that would come after her. Martha Washington was born at Chestnut Grove in the country of New Kent, Virginia on June 2, 1731.
Her father's name was Custis Washington. Her Mother's name was unknown. She had five brothers and three sisters. Her grandmother died when Martha was three years old. Even though she didn't have any education she found ways to help the Patriots in their cause.
Martha was my hero because she sewed clothes for the patriots when it was needed. She was the wife of George Washington who was the first President of the United States and who took a great part in the Revolutionary War. She quoted that if her husband was to get wounded in the war she would take over his presidency to help the Patriots.
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