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George's Great Grandfather
John Washington(George Washignton's great grandfather), is granted ownership of Mount Vernon -
A New Generation
George Washington is born -
A Death in the Family
George Washington's older half-brother, Lawrence Washington, dies. -
Leasing
George Washington begins leasing Mount Vernon -
Happier Times
George Washington marries a young widow, Martha Dandridge Custis, who has two children -
Home At last
George Washington inherits Mount Vernon -
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Here Comes the General
Washington commands the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War -
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President!
Washington serves as President of the United States -
A Fallen Leader
George Washington dies -
A Sad Day
Martha Washington dies. -
Founded Group
Ann Pamela Cunningham founds Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union -
Raising Funds
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association begins raising funds to buy Mount Vernon -
Home Again
The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association takes over Mount Vernon