President George Washington's Tring Ancestry

by Murray Neil

Tring

Anyone interested in the ancestry of President George Washington should welcome this newly published booklet about the Washington family's brief stay in Tring in the mid 17th century. It explains the political difficulties of the time which led to Amphyllis Twigden Washington and her children living with her step-father at Frogmore End, Tring.  [MORE]

George Washington and Tring (Meeting on 17th July)

The Tring & District Local History & Museum Society meeting on Wednesday (7.30 on 17th July) will be dealing with the Tring Relatives of the American President George Washington. Due to the number of people who are expected to attend the meeting will be held in the Red Cross Hall, Tring (about five minutes walk from the usual venue).