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Washington Family History
Washington Genealogy & Family TreeWashington is an English surname from Lancashire, England, where the family held a seat from the 11th Century in the town of Washington. It comes from the Old English word wassingatun which means “settlement of the people of Wassa,” which in turn means “hunt” and “victory.” The first Washington on record was William de Wassyngtona in 1183. In recent years, it is sometimes used as a given name. It has also become the most popular surname amongst the black population in the United States.
Other spellings include “Washingtone.” Notable people with the surname include American President George Washington (1st President of the United States, known as the Father of the Nation), American songwriter Ned Washington (“When You Wish Upon a Star”), Civil Rights leader Booker T. Washington, American singer Dinah Washington, and American actor Denzel Washington (Training Day, Man on Fire, American Gangster). The first Washington to come to America was Richard Washington in Virginia in 1639.
Washington Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Henry Washington -- --, 1659 October 22, 1748
- John I Augustine Washington -- --, 1735 January 10, 1887 Virginia
- Anne Washington -- --, 1621 June 15, 1662
- John Washington -- --, 1631 September 0, 1677
- Robert Washington -- --, 1544 March 10, 1622
Washington Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Washington -- --, 1560 December 0, 1644
- Lawrence Washington -- --, 1579 May 14, 1643
- Ann Hannah Washington -- --, 1613 January 6, 1683 Massachusetts
- Thomas Washington -- --, 1467 December 0, 1540
- Martha Washington -- --, 1642 December 8, 1697
