The Washingtons of Sulgrave Manor breaks new ground in telling the story of how our country was formed George Washington was the third generation of his family born in America Most of us dont think of the Founding Fathers as immigrants but surprisingly the Washingtons story has much in common with those of other immigrants to America over the last 300 years The Washingtons were emblematic of their time As English trade mushroomed George Washingtons ancestor Lawrence became rich But in the English Civil War the Washingtons were swept to near ruin In 1656 George Washingtons greatgrandfather John entered the sea trade with the Virginia Colony and the rest is history The Washingtons epitomized the people who came and continue to come to America
