George Mason II
His grandson George Mason IV became the most distinguished member of the family, a Founding Father of the United States.[5] In 1691, the town of Marlborough was laid out on the same neck of land in the Potomac River that included Accokeek plantation.[2] At Chopawamsic, Mason planted an orchard, grew tobacco, and raised sheep and cattle.[1][3] The couple had the following children:[1] Mason married secondly to Elizabeth Waugh in Stafford County, Virginia in 1706.[1][3] George and Sarah had four children:[1] Mason died in 1716 in Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland.