Henry Washington (planter)

Henry Washington

Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Prince William County
In office October 19, 1789 – October 17, 1790
Preceded by	William Grayson
Succeeded by	Richard Scott Blackburn

Personal details
Born	September 10, 1741 Chotank Creek district, Stafford, Virginia
Died	July 22, 1825(1825-07-22) (aged 75) Limestone County, Alabama, United States

Henry Washington (December 5, 1749 – July 1825) was an American planter and legislator who served one term as a delegate from Prince William County in the Virginia House of Delegates before moving to Shelbyville, Kentucky and later what became Limestone County, Alabama.^[1]

Early and family life[]

The eldest son of Bailey Washington, cousin of George Washington, and his wife Catherine Storke (1723-1804). He reputedly drew lots with his younger brother William Washington (1752-1810) as to who would fight in the American Revolutionary War and who would manage their father's farm. William became a war hero, but Henry had years of financial difficultires. The family also included Bailey Washington Jr. and daughters Elizabeth Washington Storke (1758-circa 1798) and Mary Butler Washington Peyton (1760-1822).^[2]

Henry Washington married twice, and had several children who married and had children.

Career[]

Unlike several members of his family, Henry Washington was known for his physical strength. He was raised to become a planter, farming using enslaved labor. However, he would often experience financial difficulties, which twice led him to relocate his growing family, first to Shelbyville, Kentucky and later to the Alabama Territory, where he established a plantation in what became Limestone County, Alabama.^[3] . As long-term county leader (and former Continental Congressmen) William Grayson grew ill (and would die in 1790), Prince William County voters elected Henry Washington to the Virginia House of Delegates, but only re-elected his co-delegate, merchant Alexander Henderson, war hero Major Richard Scott Blackburn replacing Washington.^[4]^[5] His father and younger brother Bailey Washington Jr. also served in the state legislature, but represented their native Stafford County.^[6]

Death and legacy[]

Henry Washington died in Limestone County, Alabama in July, 1825. His second wife, though impoverished, moved in with their youngest daughter and surivived until age 96.^[7]

References[]

^ Glenn, Justin (2014). The Washingtons: A Family History; Vol.1: Seven Generations of the Presidential Branch. El Dorado Hills, CA: Savas Beatie. p. 116. ISBN 978-1-61121-233-4.
^ Glenn p. 50
^ Glenn p. 116
^ Cynthia Miller Leonard, Virginia General Assembly 1619-1978 (Richmond: Virginia State Library 1978) p. 177
^ "Alexander Henderson Historical Marker".
^ Glenn p. 50
^ Glenn p. 116

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