George Mason I

For other people named George Mason, see George Mason (disambiguation).
George Mason I
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Stafford County
In office
1676–1677
Serving with Thomas Mathew
Preceded byHenry Meese
Succeeded byWilliam Fitzhugh
In office
1680–1682
Serving with William Fitzhugh
Preceded byn/a
Succeeded byMartin Scarlett
In office
1684–1685
Serving with William Fitzhugh
Preceded byMartin Scarlett
Succeeded byMartin Scarlett
Personal details
Born(1629-06-05)5 June 1629
Pershore, England
Died1686 (aged 56–57)
Stafford County, Colony of Virginia
Resting placeAccokeek, Stafford County, Virginia
Spouse(s)Mary French
Margaret Allerton
Frances Norgrave
Relationsgreat-grandfather of George Mason IV
ChildrenGeorge Mason II
Occupationplanter, soldier, legislator, justice of the peace
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George Mason I (5 June 1629 – 1686) was the English born progenitor of the prominent Virginian landholding and political Mason family. Mason was the great-grandfather of George Mason IV, a Founding Father of the United States.

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