Who was John Washington?

John Washington (1736–1787) was born in Wakefield, Virginia and died in Westmoreland, Virginia. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Augustine Washington 1736–1787

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Jan 1736 · Wakefield, Virginia

Died 17 Feb 1787 · Westmoreland, Virginia

Father Augustine Washington

Mother Mary Ann Ball Mother Of America S 1St President

Siblings Col Charles Lawrence Washington Brother Of America S 1St President, Col Samuel Augustine Washington Sr Brother Of America S 1St President, Elizabeth Betty Washington Sister Of America S 1St President, Lewis Washington, Mary Mildred Washington Sister Of America S 1St President, President General George Eskridge Washington Slave Owner

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Biography & Genealogy Master Index … Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Augustine Washington

Mary Ann Ball Mother Of America S 1St President

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

John Augustine Washington was born in 1736 in Wakefield, Virginia, the child of augustine washington and mary ann ball mother of america s 1st president. John Augustine Washington passed away in 1787 in Westmoreland, Virginia.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
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Life Timeline

1736

Birth of John Augustine Washington in Wakefield, Virginia

Birth

1787

Death of John Augustine Washington in Westmoreland, Virginia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Washington

This ancestor line traces from Sulgrave, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England (1565) to Wakefield, Virginia (1736) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Washington (1736–1787) was born in Wakefield, Virginia and died in Westmoreland, Virginia. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 6 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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