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George WASHINGTON, son of Augustine WASHINGTON and Mary BALL. Born 11 Feb 1731 Pope's Creek, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, died 14 Dec 1799 Mount Vernon, Fairfax Co., Virginia, 68 years, buried Mount Vernon, Fairfax Co., Virginia Was elected without opponent by 69 electoral votes. Was in office from 1789 to 1797 (two terms). His vice-president was his successor John Adams. Refused to run for a third term and - thereby - inofficially instituted the 2-term rule for american presidents, the only exception being Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Married 6 Jan 1759 New Kent Co., Virginia (40 years married) to: Martha DANDRIDGE Born 21 Jun 1731 New Kent Co., Virginia, died 22 May 1802 Mount Vernon, Fairfax Co., Virginia, 70 years |
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