The Courtship of George and Martha Washington
It is often said that George and Martha Washington had a whirlwind courtship. After spending no more than 20 hours together on two occasions, they were wed. A year older than her bridegroom, Martha possessed qualities that made her the most desirable woman in Virgina. She had an agreeable disposition and 17,000 acres of farmland.
The wedding was the social event of 1785 in Virginia. Martha gained a husband to run the plantation and business affairs and Washington gained the social status.
During the first year of their marriage, Washington wrote to a friend: " I am now, I believe, fixed at this seat (Mt. Vernon) with an agreeable consort for life."
The wedding was the social event of 1785 in Virginia. Martha gained a husband to run the plantation and business affairs and Washington gained the social status.
During the first year of their marriage, Washington wrote to a friend: " I am now, I believe, fixed at this seat (Mt. Vernon) with an agreeable consort for life."
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