George Washington: The First Lady Martha Washington

Martha Washington is known as the first, first lady of the United States of America. Before becoming first lady Martha had a very interesting life. Martha was the wife to George Washington the first president. Her life was very hard but she didn’t let that bring her down. Martha Washington was very influential because her early life was not easy, she was a kind and helpful first lady, and had difficulty later in her life. Martha Washington’s life was not easy. Martha was born June 2, 1731, in New Kent County, Virginia. Martha’s great grandfather immigrated from England to the colonies in 1633. His name was Reverend Rowland Jones. Martha didn 't go to school her mother taught her how to read, write,

When George signed the Declaration of Independance Martha was actually in Philadelphia. She was the first lady for nine years. On March 4,1797 John Adams took over Georges’ presidency. Martha stopped being first lady that same day. Two years later George Washington died on December 14, 1799. Martha was so sad she didn 't even attend his funeral. Before Martha died she burned all the letters George would send her except for two. Then she got very sick and died May 22,1802. Martha’s face appeared on a U.S. postage stamp in 1902. The White House is actually where Martha and Daniel’s plantation was. Martha was very generous and kind,and deserves to be remembered