Lewis Washington

(1812-1871)

American planter and slaveowner

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Lewis William Washington (November 30, 1812 – October 1, 1871) was a great-grandnephew of President George Washington, who is principally remembered as a hostage of abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia and as a prosecution witness in the subsequent trial of Brown.

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Born	Lewis William Washington 30 November 1812
Died	1 October 1871 (aged 58)
Zodiac	Sagittarius
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Augustine Washington · Great-grandfather · 1694-1743 · American planter and merchant edit info

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George Washington · Family Member · 1732-1799 · Founding Father and first U.S. president edit info

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