Martha 'Patsy' Custis was born circa 1756 and suffered from epilepsy.
Martha 'Patsy' Parke Custis was born around early 1756 and was known to suffer from epilepsy, a condition that was poorly understood at the time. Despite numerous treatments, Patsy’s condition and eventual death deeply affected Martha. It instilled a sense of vulnerability and resilience, having experienced such personal loss.