Daniel Parke Custis was an American planter and the first husband of Martha Washington, the future First Lady of the United States. Born in 1711 in Virginia, he inherited a significant estate, which included land and enslaved people, from his father. Custis was known for his wealth and social standing in colonial Virginia. Custis married Martha Dandridge in 1750, and they had four children together, though only two survived to adulthood. He passed away in 1757, leaving Martha a wealthy widow. His estate played a crucial role in her later marriage to George Washington, who would become the first President of the United States.