The Life of George Washington By mbainswo Feb 22, 1732 George Washington was born in Mount Vernon, VA George Washington was born in Mount Vernon, Va. Feb 14, 1753 George is appointed as a Major in the Virginia militia Jan 6, 1759 George marries Martha Dandridge Custis Jul 3, 1775 George becomes Commander of the Continental Army Jul 4, 1776 George signs the Declaration of Independence May 25, 1787 George becomes President of the Consitutional Convention Jan 1, 1789 George becomes the first President of the United States Jan 1, 1792 George is re-elected for a second term of President of the United States Dec 14, 1799 George dies at Mount Vernon
