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In 1731, Martha was born to John and Frances Dandridge on June 2nd in Chestnut Grove, Virginia
In 1749, Martha attended Governor Gooch's grand ball with her parents
In 1750, Martha married Mr. Daniel Parke Custis
In 1752, Martha had Jackie
In 1754, Martha had Patsy
In 1760, Daniel Parke Custis died
In 1763, Martha married George Washington
In 1768, Patsy died at the age of fourteen
In 1776, Martha started working for the soldiers
In 1779, Jackie died
In 1785, Martha and George got custody of Jackie and Eleanor's children
In 1802, Martha died

Source: Why we study American History by: Herman J. Viola
and: www.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/firstladies/html/mw1.html