Childhood of Famous Americans: Martha Washington

America’s First First Lady

Plot

Martha Washington was a wife, mother, and the first First Lady of the United States, but what was she like as a child? In this narrative biography, you’ll learn all about Martha Washington’s childhood, from her birth on June 2, 1731, to her time growing up on her parents’ Virginia plantation, to marriage George Washington in 1759. Discover what Martha did for fun—and how her confidence and ability to host large social events prepared her to help her husband lead a new nation.