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Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (June 2, 1731 O.S. – May 22, 1802) was the wife of George Washington, who was the first president of the United States.Although the title was not coined until after her death, she served as the inaugural first lady of the United States, defining the role of the president's wife and setting many precedents that future first ladies observed.
The following is a list of presidents of the United States by date of death, plus additional lists of presidential death related statistics.Of the 45 people who have served as President of the United States since the office came into existence in 1789, [a] 40 have died – eight of them while in office.
Martha Parke Custis (1756 – June 19, 1773) was a stepdaughter of George Washington who died from an epileptic seizure at the age of 17, fifteen years before he was elected as the first president of the United States.
The first lady of the United States is the hostess of the White House.The position is traditionally filled by the wife of the president of the United States, but, on occasion, the title has been applied to women who were not presidents' wives, such as when the president was a bachelor or widower, or when the wife of the president was unable to fulfill the duties of the first lady.
Martha Parke Custis Peter (1777–1854) Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis (1779–1852) Unnamed Twin Daughter Custis (1780-1780) Unnamed Twin Daughter Custis (1780-1780) George Washington Parke Custis (1781–1857) Martha Parke Custis Nickname: Patsy: 1756 – June 19, 1773 no spouse: Stepdaughter; father was Daniel Parke Custis
When Martha Washington's first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, died without a will, she received a life interest in one-third of his estate, including the slaves. Neither George nor Martha Washington could free these slaves by law. Upon Martha's death, these slaves reverted to the Custis estate and were divided among her grandchildren.
George Washington was more than a foot taller than his wife, Martha, according to historical records. Michelle Obama, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Melania Trump are the tallest first ladies at 5 foot 11 ...
Martha Washington [101] 2 Jun 1731 22 May 1802 First Lady of the United States (1789–97). SC $1 (1886) SC $1 (1896, reverse) 1886 Daniel Webster [102] 18 Jan ...