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==Life==
Philip Ludwell III was born on [[December 28]], 1716 in Carter's Creek, Surrey, Virginia.[[http://www.anusha.com/pafg543.htm]] He was a third generation Virginian whose grandfather, Philip Ludwell I, was the first governor of the Carolinas and father, Philip Ludwell II, was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses as well as rector of the College of William and Mary. He married Frances Grymes on [[July 29]], 1737 in Surrey county, Virginia. [[http://pennock.ws/surnames/fam/fam28399.html ]]
Born of an impressive political heritage in Virginia, Philip was involved in the government of the colony. He was appointed to the Virginia Council in 1752. As a colonel, he commissioned George Washington in 1753 into the British/colonial army. He was a cousin of Martha Washington and was related to Robert E. Lee and the two President Harrisons.
