A Preliminary Investigation Of The Alleged Ancestry Of George Washington, First President Of The United States Of America: Exposing A Serious Error In The Existing Pedigree (1866) is a book written by Joseph Lemuel Chester. The book is a detailed study of George Washington's ancestry, with the aim of exposing an error in the existing pedigree. The author provides a thorough investigation of Washington's genealogy, tracing his lineage back to his earliest known ancestors. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Washington's ancestry. The author also provides detailed descriptions of the sources he used in his research, including historical documents, family records, and personal interviews. Overall, A Preliminary Investigation Of The Alleged Ancestry Of George Washington, First President Of The United States Of America: Exposing A Serious Error In The Existing Pedigree (1866) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the genealogy of George Washington and the early history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.