Washington: A Life

How did Mount Vernon become part of Washington's estate as noted in the biography, Washington: A Life?

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Mount Vernon was a small farm inherited by Lawrence Washington after the death of his father. Lawrence named his home Mount Vernon after a commander in the navy. Later, after Lawrence's death and the death of his wife and child, Washington inherited the farm. Washington would expand Mount Vernon to include five farms.

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Washington: A Life