Katharine Bitman — Martha Washington Interpreter
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Martha Washington was among Virginia's wealthiest widows before meeting George!
When Daniel Parke Custis died in 1757, Martha inherited ~17,500 acres and over 200 enslaved people. Her wealth and social standing made her a powerful partner in building the new nation.