On January 6, 1759, Washington, at age 26, married Martha Dandridge Custis, the 28-year-old widow of wealthy plantation owner Daniel Parke Custis. The marriage took place at Martha's estate; she was intelligent, gracious, and experienced in managing a planter's estate, and the couple created a happy marriage.
The Cardinal of Mechelen, Belgium, Thomas Philip Wallrad de Hénin-Liétard d'Alsace, passed away at the age of 79.
The leader of the French army, Jacques Cathelineau, was born in Le Pin-en-Mauges, France.
On January 6, 1759, Washington, at age 26, married Martha Dandridge Custis, the 28-year-old widow of wealthy plantation owner Daniel Parke Custis. The marriage took place at Martha's estate; she was intelligent, gracious, and experienced in managing a planter's estate, and the couple created a happy marriage.
The Cardinal of Mechelen, Belgium, Thomas Philip Wallrad de Hénin-Liétard d'Alsace, passed away at the age of 79.
The leader of the French army, Jacques Cathelineau, was born in Le Pin-en-Mauges, France.
