George Washington By rachelrene89 Feb 22, 1732 George Washington was born George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Jan 6, 1759 Married Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis Jun 15, 1775 Elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army Jul 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Continental Congress. Oct 19, 1781 Victory at Yorktown May 25, 1787 Elected President of the Constitutional Convention Jun 1, 1789 Washington signed the first act of Congress concerning the administration of oaths. Dec 15, 1791 The Bill of Rights became law. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee basic liberties to Americans. Apr 22, 1793 Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war between France and Great Britain. Sep 18, 1793 Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Jul 4, 1798 Commissioned Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the new United States Army Dec 14, 1799 Died at Mount Vernon at the age of 67