How many siblings did george washington have?

George Washington had five full siblings and three half-siblings. His father remarried after the death of his first wife, and George was the oldest child of that union. His father died when George was 11, and his half-brother Lawrence functioned as head of the family. read more

George Washington had five full siblings and three half-siblings. His father remarried after the death of his first wife, and George was the oldest child of that union. The family was fairly well-off and lived in Virginia. read more

Mother: Mary Ball Washington - orphaned at 12. Siblings: Two half brothers - Lawrence and Augustine; Three brothers - Samuel, John Augustine, and Charles; One sister - Mrs. Betty Lewis. Lawrence died of Smallpox and Tuberculosis in 1752 leaving Washington with Mount Vernon. Wife: Martha Dandridge Custis - a widow with two children. read more

A: Washington had five brothers and one sister who reached maturity: Lawrence, Augustine, Samuel, John Augustine, Charles and Betty. The first two were half-brothers. read more