George Mason VI

1786–1834 (age 48)

Politician

Biography

George Mason VI, born in 1786, carried forward the civic legacy of his family while forging his own path in Virginia politics, advocating for measured governance and the rights of his neighbors. He believed in public service rooted in principle, and he worked to ensure that the commonwealth's interests reflected both heritage and progress.

He died in 1834 and was laid to rest at Gunston Hall, the estate that connects him to generations who shaped the republic's ideals.