YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Major Lawrence Washington 1659–1699 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 September 1659

Birth Location: Bridge Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 30 March 1699

Death Location: Latanes, Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Washington

Mother: Frances Speke

Spouse(s): Mildred Washington

Children(s): Augustine Sr, Mildred Willis, Mildred Washington, John Washington, John Washington

In 1659, Major Lawrence Washington entered the world in Bridge Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA, born to John Washington And Frances Gerrard Speke. Major Lawrence Washington married Mildred Washington, and had children including Augustine Washington Sr, John Washington, Mildred Washington, Mildred Willis. Major Lawrence Washington passed away in 1699 in Latanes, Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States of America.

Find more search results for Major Washington
MW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1659, Major Lawrence Washington entered the world in Bridge Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA, born to John Washington And Frances Gerrard Speke.
  • Major Lawrence Washington married Mildred Washington, and had children including Augustine Washington Sr, John Washington, Mildred Washington, Mildred Willis.
  • Major Lawrence Washington passed away in 1699 in Latanes, Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Washington's Ancestors

Self
Major Washington
1659–1699
Birth Place: Bridge Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Washington
1631–1677
Purleigh, Essex, England
Frances (GERRARD) Speke
1628–1679
Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Lawrence Washington
1602–1653
Sulgrave, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Amphyllis Twigden
1602–1655
Creaton, Daventry District, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Robert President
1565–1616
Margaret Butler
1568–1651
*John Twigden
1579–1611
*Anne Dickens
1576–1637
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Butler
1540–1609
Margaret Greeke
1539–1587

Major Washington's Descendants

1.
MW
Major (Lawrence) Washington (1 September 1659–30 March 1699) m. Mildred Washington (24 November 1671–30 January 1701)
  1. 1. Augustine (Washington) Sr 1694–1743 m. Mary Ball 1708–1789
    1. 1. Lawrence (Washington) 1 1718–1752
    2. 2. Augustine (Jr) Washington 1720–1762
    3. 3. Butler Washington 1716–1729
    4. 4. Catherine Washington 1716–1750
    5. 5. Charles Washington 1738–1799
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Betty) Washington 1733–1797
    7. 7. George Washington 1732–1799
    8. 8. Jane Washington 1722–1735
    9. 9. John (Augustine) Washington 1736–1787
    10. 10. John Washington 1733–1734
    11. 11. Lewis Washington 1723–1733
    12. 12. Mildred Washington 1739–1740
    13. 13. Mildred Washington 1721–1785
    14. 14. Samuel (Col) Washington 1734–1781
    15. 15. Warner Washington 1722–1790
  2. 2. Mildred Willis 1697–1747
  3. 3. Mildred Washington 1695–1696
  4. 4. John Washington 1692–1746 m. Catherine Washington 1694–1744
    1. 1. Catherine Lewis 1724–1750
    2. 2. Mildred Bushrod 1720–1785
    3. 3. Warner (Washington) I 1722–1790
  5. 5. John Washington 1679–1690

Major Washington's Timeline

2 Records

1659
1 September 1659
Birth of Major Lawrence Washington in Bridge Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Bridge Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
1699
30 March 1699
Age 40
Death of Major Lawrence Washington in Warner Hall, Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA
Warner Hall, Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 September 1659
    Event Place: Bridge Creek, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 March 1699
    Event Place: Warner Hall, Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Latanes, Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE