John Washington

John Washington (c. 1631–1677) was an English Virginia planter and politician. He was the immigrant ancestor and great-grandfather of George Washington, first president of the United States of America.

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    Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
    —George Washington (1732–1799)