Alexandria Gazette (Va)
28 June 1867
OBITUARY.
Died, at his residence, near Brentsville, Prince William county, Va., on the 21st instant, after an illness of some two or three months, WM. WASHINGTON, aged 74 years, son of Bailey Washington, of Stafford county, Virginia, dec'd, of the Revolution, and third cousin of General George Washington. His brother, Col. Henry Washington, of the District of Columbia, survives. He was noted in early life for versatility of talents, at which time he studied medicine; afterwards entering the regular army as an officer in the war of 1812; in which he served with honor and distinction, and, at the close of the war, was honorably discharged. After the war he engaged in private pursuits. He was a warm friend, and an affectionate relative, and with kind feelings for all.
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