George Washington By Linhng Feb 2, 1732 He was born in a wealthy farming family in Virginia 1739 George Washington kept enslaved people when he was 7 Apr 12, 1743 His dad, Augustine Washington died 1749 He entered public service, becoming a government surveyor at the age of 17 1753 He joins the militia at the age of 21 1753 He joins the french and Indian war 1755 He joined the House of Burgesses 1759 Washington kept more slaves after marrying Martha Jun 19, 1775 He was elected to be the commander in chief of the continental army Sep 17, 1787 He presided over the constitutional convention 1789 He was elected the 1st president of the US 1799 He ordered the slaves to be set free after he is dead
