George Mason III

For other people named George Mason, see George Mason (disambiguation).
George Mason III
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Stafford County
In office
1715–1726
Serving with George Anderson, George Fitzhugh, William Robinson
Preceded byJohn Waugh
Succeeded byJohn Fitzghugh
Personal details
BornGeorge Mason
1690
Chopawamsic, Stafford County, Colony of Virginia, British America
DiedMarch 5, 1735(1735-03-05) (aged 44–45)
Potomac River, Fairfax County, Colony of Virginia, British America
Cause of deathdrowning
Spouse
Ann Stevens Thomson
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(m. 1721)​
Children
Parents
Occupation
  • Planter
  • politician
  • militia officer
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George Mason III (1690 – March 5, 1735) was a planter, military officer, legislator and government official from the Colony of Virginia. He repeatedly won election to represent Stafford County in the Virginia General Assembly, and was the father of George Mason IV, a Founding Father of the United States.

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