Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis

Biography

Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis (1779–1852) was a member of one of America's most prominent families, being a close relation of George Washington. Born into the Custis family, she occupied a unique position in the early republic's social and political circles, with access to the nation's highest circles of influence and society.

Eleanor's life was marked by her connections to Mount Vernon and the Washington family legacy. Her preservation at Mount Vernon reflects the esteem in which she was held by her family and the historical importance of her lineage in American history.