Fielding Lewis and the Washington Family



		Fielding Lewis and the Washington Family: A Chronicle of 18th Century Fredericksburg By Paula S. Felder A young Fielding Lewis arrived in Fredericksburg to manage his father's store. Over the next four decades, Lewis would rise to fill all of the leading county offices. George Washington, along with his sister Betty, grew up at Ferry Farm, across the Rappahannock River from Fredericksburg. As the two grew up, George quickly gained in prominence, while Betty became Fielding Lewis' second wife. During the War for Independence, Lewis made great sacrifices to aid his brother-in-law and friend, Gen. Washington. After the passing of Fielding Lewis, Betty was left to take care of her family in the new United States of America. 342 pages, 8.5" X 10.25", hardback, illustrated ISBN: 1-891722-01-8 $34.95
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	"For the first time, we can read and truly understand the few genuine facts about Mary Washington..." Mary Lester Hill, Former President The Mary Ball Washington Museum, Lancaster, Virginia
	"For the first time, we can read and truly understand the few genuine facts about Mary Washington..." John N. Pearce, Director James Monroe Museum & Library, Fredericksburg, VA
	"This book, drawn from primary sources and an extensive bibliography will become the most used reference on the Lewis, Ball, and Washington families and their Fredericksburg surroundings." Barbara Pratt Willis, Librarian Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Fredericksburg, VA