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Did you know that George Washington was interested in his family history? He kept family records in their family Bible. His records for the plantation also helps us trace the families of some of the enslaved people who lived at Mount Vernon in the 18th century, such as Phillip Lee.

Explore George Washington's family history. Although George Washington never had any biological children, he did have a rather large family, comprised of his many siblings, step-children, and step-grandchildren.

Visit the slavery database to learn about the families of enslaved people at Mount Vernon. Through these records, we can learn more about families such as Phillip Lee's.