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George Washington Parke Custis (April 30, 1781 – October 10, 1857) was an American antiquarian, author, playwright, and plantation owner. He was a veteran of the War of 1812. His father, John Parke Custis served in the American Revolution with then-General George Washington.
George Washington Parke Custis war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller, Redner und Agrarreformer. Er war der Stiefenkel und Adoptivsohn von George Washington und Erbauer von Arlington House.
Best known in his lifetime as the adopted son of George Washington, George Washington Parke Custis eventually became a key figure in preserving the memory and possessions of Washington.
2. Mai 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of George Washington Parke Custis, the stepgrandson of George Washington and a writer, orator, and planter. Explore his views on slavery, agriculture, and the American Revolution, and his role in preserving Washington's memory.
Learn about the life and legacy of George Washington Parke Custis, the grandson of George Washington and a prominent figure in American history. Explore his achievements, challenges, and controversies in this lecture by Charles S. Clark, author of a new biography.
22. Sept. 2016 · Learn how George Washington's adopted son, George Washington Parke Custis, fathered children with slaves at Mount Vernon. Discover the descendants of this biracial family and how the National Park Service is recognizing their legacy.
Born in 1781 to John Parke Custis, Martha Washington 's son from her first marriage, George Washington Parke Custis was taken in by George and Martha upon the death of his father when Custis was only six months old. Custis was raised at Mount Vernon and remained a prominent figure in Washington City and Alexandria until his death in 1857.
