John Washington
John Washington (1633 – 1677) was an English-born merchant, planter, politician and military officer. He was born in Tring, Hertfordshire. He later moved to the colony of Virginia, where he became a planter. Washington served in the Virginia militia and ownrf several plantations. His plantations used a combination of indentured and enslaved labor. Washington also served for many years in the House of Burgesses. He represented Westmoreland County. He was the first member of the Washington family to live in North America. He is also the paternal great-grandfather of George Washington, the first president of the United States.