Washington and Lewis Heritage
In 2008, an effort was initiated to discover more about a colonial woman who was the sister of George Washington...her name is Betty Washington Lewis...and the research over the past several years focuses upon her accomplishments.
Betty Washington Lewis
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Upcoming Lewis Family Reunion in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Fresh Start: The Curious Genealogist
With the restrictions of the pandemic, there has been time to research family history. So there have been a few benefits of being stuck at home. Hopefully, you have enjoyed your family history research as much as I have the past several months.
Family caregiving kept me from regular postings and responding to comments over the past several years. I regret that I was not timely in responding to some of you! However, the upcoming months bring opportunities and much excitement as the ladies of the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate 100 years since efforts were taken to save the home of both Betty Washington and Fielding Lewis. And...I am able to get back to the research that keeps me time travelling!
It is my hope to have Betty Washington Lewis recognized for her patriotic service as the Daughters of the American Revolution currently do not recognize her contribution. In my years of research, I have enjoyed learning how much Betty Washington Lewis was able to accomplish as a women in colonial times!
There are many research institutions with collections that have made my research journey incredibly exciting...and the people who have provided access to the collections have been so helpful! I look forward to discovering a few more collections that have been on my "to do" list to see. I hope you will join me by sharing your experiences with genealogical research and family history.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
George Washington After Recovering from Influenza Rides Around New York
Two hundred and thirty years ago, George Washington took a ride in his carriage to let the people know he was recovering from the influenza.
In May 1790, Washington collapsed with influenza and lingered near death for three days with pulmonary complications. His illness was reported in the Boston Gazette on 18 May 1790.
An article in the Virginia Gazette & Alexandria Advertiser on 3 June 1790 stated "By accounts received last night from New York, THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES is so far recovered as to ride out in his carriage."
As President, George Washington was not long deterred from his duties. President Donald J. Trump appears to have this same determination! Wishing you a speedy recovery Mr. President!
Monday, August 24, 2020
Long Absence
To those of you have accessed this blog, you will note a long absence. I had family commitments that kept me from maintaining the page and continuing my research. I have used this page to determine the interest in the Washington and Lewis family history.
It is my hope to continue to share information and to respond to those of you who have posted and not heard from me.
There is much that has been researched and I continue to work toward publishing a book about Betty Washington Lewis.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Mary Ball Washington's Battle with Cancer
Monday, June 6, 2016
Do You Know Where George Washington Was Born?
Source Alexandria Gazette courtesy of Arlington Public Library |
George Washington Parke Custis Adopted Son of George Washington |
Arlington House |
Arlington House |
View of Arlington House |
A View of Mount Vernon |
Map of Birthplace along Popes Creek in Westmoreland County |
Ariel view of Birthplace of Popes Creek in Westmoreland County |
Source: Harper’s Weekly dated 24 February 1866; George Washington Parke Custis’ Recollections |
Interpretation of the birthplace at Popes Creek |
Eleanor Parke Custis "Nelly" who married George Washington's Nephew Lawrence Lewis |