Eleanor Love “Nelly” <I>Selden</I> Washington

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Eleanor Love “Nelly” Selden Washington

Birth
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Death
9 Oct 1860 (aged 36)
Marshall, Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Wife of Colonel John Augustine Washington. Eleanor married John February 16, 1843 and they lived together at Mount Vernon until 1860. They were the last private owners of the great president's home. The national landmark was sold to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Restoration began immediately and the estate was opened to the public.
Wife of Colonel John Augustine Washington. Eleanor married John February 16, 1843 and they lived together at Mount Vernon until 1860. They were the last private owners of the great president's home. The national landmark was sold to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Restoration began immediately and the estate was opened to the public.


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