A Patriot of the American Revolution for VIRGINIA with the rank of BRIGADIER GENERAL. DAR Ancestor #: A107490.

Col. Alexander Spotswood of the 2nd Virginia Regiment fought in the American Revolution. He married Elizabeth Washington, daughter of Augustine Washington, President George Washington's older half-brother. (Thus, his wife Elizabeth was George Washington's niece).

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Birth: Oct. 16, 1746 Mecklenburg County Virginia, USA Death: Dec. 20, 1818 Spotsylvania County Virginia, USA

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Parents:
 John Maxwell Spotswood (1722 - 1758)
 Mary Dandridge Spotswood (1727 - 1798)

Spouse:
 Elizabeth Washington Spotswood (1749 - 1814)*

Children:
 Alexander Elliott Spotswood (1769 - 1842)*
 Mary Randolph Spotswood Brooke (1775 - 1803)*

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Burial: Unknown