Washington, John Augustine, 1821 - 1861
Person
Biography
Also known as John A. Washington III. The last member of the Washington family to own Mt. Vernon.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
John A. Washington Family History Collection
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0329
Content Description
The John A. Washington Family History Collection contains genealogic records of the American descendants of 17th century English emigrants Lawrence and John Washington, founders of one of Virginia's most illustrious families.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1880 - 2016
Manuscript copy of letter from Robert E. Lee to Edward Turner, 1861-09-14
Item
Scope and Contents
Letter from Robert E. Lee to Edward Turner about the death of Col. J. A. Washington (John Augustine Washington) at Valley River, dated 14 September 14, 1861
Dates:
1861-09-14
Papers of John A. Washington III
Collection — Box 1, Folder: 1-9
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0670
Dates:
1798 - 1940
Robert E. Lee to Louisa Washington letters
Collection — Box 1, Folder: 1-7
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0669
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of six letters written from Robert E. Lee to Louisa Washington between September 1861 and December 1868. Louisa Washington was the eldest child of John Augustine Washington, III of Fauquier County, Va., the last Washington family descendant and private individual to own the Washington family estate Mount Vernon. A key subject of select letters is Colonel John A. Washington’s death on September 13, 1861 while serving on the staff of General Robert E. Lee as...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1861 - 1868