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George Washington Parke Custis

2006-01-02T19:54:32Z

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[[Image:GeorgeWashingtonParkeCustis.gif|frame|Photograph of George Washington Parke Custis]]
'''George Washington Parke Custis''' ([[April 30]], [[1781]] – [[October 19]], [[1857]]), was the adopted son (and also step-grandson) of [[United States]] [[President]] [[George Washington]].

He was the grandson of [[Martha Washington]] through her first marriage. After his natural father John Parke Custis died, he moved to [[Mount Vernon (plantation)|Mount Vernon]] to stay with George and Martha Washington.

While George Washington lived in [[Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Germantown]], Custis was sent to [[Germantown Academy]] (then called the [[Union School of Germantown]]), from which he eventually graduated. Custis went on to attend [[St. John's College]] and [[Princeton University]].

In [[1802]], he began the construction of [[Arlington House]] on land he had inherited from his natural father. He intended the house to also serve as a memorial to his adoptive father. The house has been restored and is now open to the public as part of the [[National Park Service]].

In [[1804]], Custis married [[Mary Lee Fitzhugh]], producing four children. However, only one child survived: [[Mary Anna Custis Lee|Mary Anna Randolph Custis]]. Mary Custis later married [[Robert E. Lee]] at Arlington in [[1831]].

In [[1799]], Custis was commissioned as a [[colonel]] in the [[United States Army]] and [[aide-de-camp]] to [[General]] [[Charles Cotesworth Pinckney]]. Later, Custis volunteered in the defense of [[Washington, D.C.]] during the [[War of 1812]].

In [[1853]], historian Benson J. Lossing visted Custis at [[Arlington House]]. See the Cornell University Library transcription of Harper's New Monthly Magazine article:
[http://cdl.library.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/moa/moa-cgi?notisid=ABK4014-0007-69] (starting on page 433). Four of the Custis paintings mentioned in Harper's article can be seen in color (Battle of Germantown/Battle of Trenton/Battle of Princeton/Washington at Yorktown) in the February 1966 issue of
[[American Heritage (magazine)|American Heritage magazine]].

Custis is also notable for having collaborated with [[Francis Scott Key]] as a [[playwright]]. Furthermore, Custis wrote the first popular biography of his step-grandfather/adoptive father, entitled ''Recollections of Washington,'' which was [[Posthumous|posthumously]] edited and published by his daughter.

==External links==
* [http://www.germantownacademy.org/aboutga/history_traditions/archives/Washington/index.shtml Short biography] from his alma mater, [[Germantown Academy]]
* [http://www.nps.gov/arho/tour/history/bios/gwpcustis.html Biography] by the [[National Park Service]]
* [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/gwpcusti.htm Biography and epitaph]
* [http://www.nathanielturner.com/willofgeorgewashingtonparkecustis.htm Custis' Will]

[[Category:1781 births|Custis, George Washington Parke]]
[[Category:1857 deaths|Custis, George Washington Parke]]
[[Category:George Washington]]
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George Washington Parke Custis

2005-12-20T19:07:26Z

SyntaxPC: American Heritage link now goes directly to the correct page (instead of the disambiguation page).

[[Image:GeorgeWashingtonParkeCustis.gif|frame|Photograph of George Washington Parke Custis]]
'''George Washington Parke Custis''' ([[April 30]], [[1781]] – [[October 19]], [[1857]]), was the adopted son (and also step-grandson) of [[United States]] [[President]] [[George Washington]].

He was the grandson of [[Martha Washington]] through her first marriage. After his natural father John Parke Custis died, he moved to [[Mount Vernon (plantation)|Mount Vernon]] to stay with George and [[Martha Washington]].

While George Washington lived in [[Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Germantown]], Custis was sent to [[Germantown Academy]] (then called the [[Union School of Germantown]]), from which he eventually graduated. Custis went on to attend [[St. John's College]] and [[Princeton University]].

In [[1802]], he began the construction of [[Arlington House]] on land he had inherited from his natural father. He intended the house to serve also as a memorial to his adoptive father. The house has been restored and is now open to the public as part of the [[National Park Service]].

In [[1804]], Custis married [[Mary Lee Fitzhugh]], producing four children. However, only one child survived: [[Mary Anna Custis Lee|Mary Anna Randolph Custis]]. Mary Custis later married [[Robert E. Lee]] at Arlington in [[1831]].

In [[1799]], Custis was commissioned as a [[colonel]] in the [[United States Army]] and [[aide-de-camp]] to [[General]] [[Charles Cotesworth Pinckney]]. Later, Custis volunteered in the defense of [[Washington, D.C.]] during the [[War of 1812]].

In [[1853]], historian Benson J. Lossing visted Custis at [[Arlington House]]. See the Cornell University Library transcription of Harper's New Monthly Magazine article:
[http://cdl.library.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/moa/moa-cgi?notisid=ABK4014-0007-69] (starting on page 433). Four of the Custis paintings mentioned in Harper's article can be seen in color {Battle of Germantown/Battle of Trenton/Battle of Princeton/Washington at Yorktown} in the February 1966 issue of
[[American Heritage (magazine)|American Heritage magazine]].

Custis is also notable for having collaborated with [[Francis Scott Key]] as a playwright. Furthermore, Custis wrote the first popular biography of his step-grandfather/adoptive father, entitled ''Recollections of Washington,'' which was edited and published by his daughter after his death.

==External links==
* [http://www.germantownacademy.org/aboutga/history_traditions/archives/Washington/index.shtml Short biography] from his alma mater, [[Germantown Academy]]
* [http://www.nathanielturner.com/willofgeorgewashingtonparkecustis.htm Custis' Will]
* [http://www.nps.gov/arho/tour/history/bios/gwpcustis.html Biography] by the [[National Park Service]]
* [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/gwpcusti.htm Biography and epitaph]

[[Category:1781 births|Custis, George Washington Parke]]
[[Category:1857 deaths|Custis, George Washington Parke]]
[[Category:George Washington]]
[[Category:People from Virginia]]

George Washington Parke Custis

2005-12-19T19:55:31Z

SyntaxPC: Added some links and re-ordered the paragraphs (general cosmetic changes).

[[Image:GeorgeWashingtonParkeCustis.gif|frame|Photograph of George Washington Parke Custis]]
'''George Washington Parke Custis''' ([[April 30]], [[1781]] – [[October 19]], [[1857]]), was the adopted son (and also step-grandson) of [[United States]] [[President]] [[George Washington]].

He was the grandson of [[Martha Washington]] through her first marriage. After his natural father John Parke Custis died, he moved to [[Mount Vernon (plantation)|Mount Vernon]] to stay with George and [[Martha Washington]].

While George Washington lived in [[Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Germantown]], Custis was sent to [[Germantown Academy]] (then called the [[Union School of Germantown]]), from which he eventually graduated. Custis went on to attend [[St. John's College]] and [[Princeton University]].

In [[1802]], he began the construction of [[Arlington House]] on land he had inherited from his natural father. He intended the house to serve also as a memorial to his adoptive father. The house has been restored and is now open to the public as part of the [[National Park Service]].

In [[1804]], Custis married [[Mary Lee Fitzhugh]], producing four children. However, only one child survived: [[Mary Anna Custis Lee|Mary Anna Randolph Custis]]. Mary Custis later married [[Robert E. Lee]] at Arlington in [[1831]].

In [[1799]], Custis was commissioned as a [[colonel]] in the [[United States Army]] and [[aide-de-camp]] to [[General]] [[Charles Cotesworth Pinckney]]. Later, Custis volunteered in the defense of [[Washington, D.C.]] during the [[War of 1812]].

In [[1853]], historian Benson J. Lossing visted Custis at [[Arlington House]]. See the Cornell University Library transcription of Harper's New Monthly Magazine article:
[http://cdl.library.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/moa/moa-cgi?notisid=ABK4014-0007-69] (starting on page 433).

Custis is also notable for having collaborated with [[Francis Scott Key]] as a playwright. Furthermore, Custis wrote the first popular biography of his step-grandfather/adoptive father, entitled ''Recollections of Washington,'' which was edited and published by his daughter after his death.

==External links==
* [http://www.germantownacademy.org/aboutga/history_traditions/archives/Washington/index.shtml Short biography] from his alma mater, [[Germantown Academy]]
* [http://www.nathanielturner.com/willofgeorgewashingtonparkecustis.htm Custis' Will]
* [http://www.nps.gov/arho/tour/history/bios/gwpcustis.html Biography] by the [[National Park Service]]
* [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/gwpcusti.htm Biography and epitaph]

[[Category:1781 births|Custis, George Washington Parke]]
[[Category:1857 deaths|Custis, George Washington Parke]]
[[Category:George Washington]]
[[Category:People from Virginia]]

George Washington Parke Custis

2005-08-16T21:33:50Z

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George Washington Parke Custis

2005-08-16T08:12:12Z

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'''George Washington Parke Custis''' ([[April 30]], [[1781]] – [[October 19]], [[1857]]), was the adopted son (and also step-grandson) of [[United States]] [[President]] [[George Washington]]. After his natural parents died, Custis moved to [[Mount Vernon (plantation)|Mount Vernon]] to stay with George and [[Martha Washington]].

While George Washington lived in [[Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Germantown]], Custis was sent to [[Germantown Academy]] (then called the [[Union School of Germantown]]), from which he eventually graduated. Custis went on to attend [[St. John's College]] and [[Princeton University]].

In [[1804]], Custis married [[Mary Lee Fitzhugh]], producing four children. However, only one child survived: [[Mary Anna Randolph Custis]]. Mary Custis later married [[Robert E. Lee]] at Arlington in [[1831]].

In [[1799]], Custis was commissioned as a [[Colonel]] in the [[United States Army]] and [[aide-de-camp]] to [[General]] [[Charles Cotesworth Pinckney]]. Later, Custis volunteered in the defense of [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] during the [[War of 1812]].

Custis is also notable for having collaborated with [[Francis Scott Key]] as a playwright. Furthermore, Custis wrote the first popular biography of his grandfather/adopted father, entitled "Recollections of Washington."

==External links==
* [http://www.germantownacademy.org/aboutga/history_traditions/archives/Washington/index.shtml Short biography] from his alma mater, [[Germantown Academy]]
* [http://www.nathanielturner.com/willofgeorgewashingtonparkecustis.htm Custis' Will]
* [http://www.nps.gov/arho/tour/history/bios/gwpcustis.html Biography] by the [[National Park Service]]
* [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/gwpcusti.htm Biography and epitaph]

[[Category:1781 births|Custis, George Washington Parke]]
[[Category:1857 deaths|Custis, George Washington Parke]]
[[Category:People from Virginia]]
[[Category:Biography]]
[[Category:George Washington]]

George Washington Parke Custis

2005-08-16T08:11:11Z

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'''George Washington Parke Custis''' ([[April 30]], [[1781]] – [[October 19]], [[1857]]), was the adopted son (and also step-grandson) of [[United States]] [[President]] [[George Washington]]. After his natural parents died, Custis moved to [[Mount Vernon (plantation)|Mount Vernon]] to stay with George and [[Martha Washington]].

While George Washington lived in [[Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Germantown]], Custis was sent to [[Germantown Academy]] (then called the [[Union School of Germantown]]), from which he eventually graduated. Custis went on to attend [[St. John's College]] and [[Princeton University]].

In [[1804]], Custis married [[Mary Lee Fitzhugh]], producing four children. However, only one child survived: [[Mary Anna Randolph Custis]]. Mary Custis later married [[Robert E. Lee]] at Arlington in [[1831]].

In [[1799]], Custis was commissioned as a [[Colonel]] in the [[United States Army]] and [[aide-de-camp]] to [[General]] [[Charles Cotesworth Pinckney]]. Later, Custis volunteered in the defense of [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] during the [[War of 1812]].

Custis is also notable for having collaborated with [[Francis Scott Key]] as a playwright. Furthermore, Custis wrote the first popular biography of his grandfather/adopted father, entitled "Recollections of Washington."

==External links==
* [http://www.germantownacademy.org/aboutga/history_traditions/archives/Washington/index.shtml Short biography] from his alma mater, [[Germantown Academy]]
* [http://www.nathanielturner.com/willofgeorgewashingtonparkecustis.htm Custis' Will]
* [http://www.nps.gov/arho/tour/history/bios/gwpcustis.html Biography] by the [[National Park Service]]
* [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/gwpcusti.htm Biography and epitaph]

[[Category:1781 births|Custis, George Washington Parke]]
[[Category:1857 deaths|Custis, George Washington Parke]]
[[Category:People From Virginia]]
[[Category:Biography]]
[[Category:George Washington]]