Henry Washington facts for kids
For the cousin of George Washington who briefly served in the Virginia House of Delegates, see Henry Washington (planter). For the slave of George Washington, who fought for the British and migrated to Sierra Leone, see Harry Washington. For the American geologist, see Henry Stephens Washington.
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Colonel
Henry Washington
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| Born | March 1615 |
| Died | March 1664 |
| Resting place | Richmond, Surrey |
| Occupation | Royalist (Cavalier), officer |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth, daughter of Sir John Pakington, 1st Baronet |
| Children | four daughters |
Colonel Henry Washington (1615–1664) was an officer in the Royalist army. He fought during the English Civil War.
Life as a Royalist Officer
Henry Washington was born in March 1615. His father was Sir William Washington. His mother was Anne Villiers.
Henry became an officer in the Royalist army. The Royalists supported King Charles I during the English Civil War. This war was fought in England from 1642 to 1651.
In 1646, Henry Washington became the Governor of Worcester. This meant he was in charge of the city. He died in March 1664. He was buried in Richmond, Surrey.
Family Life
Henry Washington married Elizabeth Pakington. She was the daughter of Sir John Pakington.
Henry and Elizabeth had four daughters. After Henry died, Elizabeth married Samuel Sandys.
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