John Augustine Washington
1821–1861 (age 40)
Planter
Biography
John Augustine Washington, a planter born in 1821, lived through the turbulent decades leading to the Civil War, shaping his days with a commitment to his family and the land they tended. He bore the responsibilities of his station with care, mindful of the legacy entrusted to him.
His final resting place is Zion Episcopal Churchyard, where the quiet grounds offer a place for contemplation on the duties he upheld and the generations he influenced.