, 1886-09-05
THE WASHINGTON FAMILY.


Nearly Three Hundred Members by D-
rect Descent or Collateral msrriages-
At the dedication Of the Washington
national monument, invitations were sent
to nearly 800 members OF the Washington
family by direct or by collateral mar
riages. Thirteen gentlemen bearing the
name OF Washington sat together on the
floor Of the house OF representatives on
the occasion of the dedicatory services,
and. besides, Ia the gallery there were
thirty ladies who claimed kin red with
the family. Washington. OF course, had
no direcI descendants, but he had two
half brothers and one half sister, as well
as two full brothers and one full sister,
all OF whom had families. His sister
Betty married and left a large family. His
two brothers, Charles an Samuel, both
married and settled in the valley of V.r-
glnia on large n most productive farms.
Charlestown, the county seat OF jefferson
county, W. Va. WAS named after Charles
Washington His brother Samuel owned
an adjoining plantation of nearly 1000
acres of n Samuel was married i've
times, though he died at the age OF 40. INT
descendants Of Samuel are very numerous.
Those Of Charles. however, are compare
lively few. The Washington families are
most numerous in Virginia. Tennessee. and
Kentucky; out a considerable number OF
them also reside in Ohio, Minnesota,
Pennsylvania, California, and Georgia,
where they nave usually settled on the
most productive farm lands.
As "a Characteristic, it nay be stated
that they are unambitious for public posi-
ton; but. whenever they have filled posi-
ions OF trust, they have discharged their
duties with fidelity. The ability of Judge
Bushrod Washington, a member of the
supreme court, and his able reports, will
suggest themselves to minds of every one.
George C.. Washington, who represe nted "a
Maryland district in Congress. was a man
of fair ability. IL was his son, Louis A..
Washington. who was captured by John
Brown. taken to Harper's Ferry, and shut
up with him when he was besieged by the
United States marine and taken. A few
other Washingtons have studied law, and
some medic inc; but the greater number
OF them take to mathematics, surveying
and farming. Whcn they have engaged
II merchandising 1t has usually been in
connection with the management of their
estates. Both the full brothers of Wash
lngton were deceased before the general.
The general died possessed OF large
amounts of excellent Ian in Virginia,
West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and
devised these lands to his nephews, who
were, in consequence. put In possession of
considerable estates that made them in
dependent. influential, and prosperous
citizens In the neighborhoods where they
lived. They nearly all married young and
left families.
The Washingsons have always been
fond of the gun and the most noted horse
men OF the SECTION where they lived.
Their personal appearance, as n class. has
been characterized by tall, large-boned
frames, and strong. well-cut features. In
their habits they are social and h~ospitable
to Il degree of extravaganza. They have
all been free, good livers, and occasionally
some have INDUCED too freely in spirits;
but cases OF inebriates among them are
ex~ceptions.-Ben; Perley Poore in Boston
Budget.