Mary Ball Washington
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Mary Washington (née Ball; c. 1707–1709 – (1789-08-25)August 25, 1789) was an American planter best known for being the mother of the first president of the United States, George Washington. The second wife of Augustine Washington, she became a prominent member of the Washington family. She spent a large part of her life in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where several monuments were erected in her honor and a university, along with other public buildings, bear her name.
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Born | Mary Ball c. 1707–1709 |
Died | (1789-08-25)August 25, 1789 (aged circa 80) Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Kenmore Plantation and Gardens |
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Relatives | Bushrod Washington (grandson) |
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