Who was George Washington?

George Washington (1732–1799) was born in Popes Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States and died in Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Eskridge Washington 1732–1799

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1732 · Popes Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States

Died 14 Dec 1799 · Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Father Captain Augustine Washington

Mother MARY Ball (1708–1789)

Siblings Betty Washington Lewis, Charles Washington, Jane Washington, John Augustine Washington, John Washington, Mary Mildred Washington, Noname Washington, Samuel Washington, Sibela Elizabeth Washington, Warner Washington

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Captain Augustine Washington

MARY Ball

1708–1789

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Biography

George Eskridge Washington was born in 1732 in Popes Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States, the child of captain augustine washington and mary ball. George Eskridge Washington passed away in 1799 in Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

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Birth of George Eskridge Washington in Popes Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States

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Death of George Eskridge Washington in Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Washington

This ancestor line traces from Prince William, Virginia, United States (1603) to Popes Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States (1732) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Washington (1732–1799) was born in Popes Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States and died in Mount Vernon, Fairfax, Virginia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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