George washington By jiEun Feb 22, 1732 George Washington was born in a farming family 1749 Entered public service Period: 1754 to 1763 French and Indian war 1759 Married Martha Daindridge Custis Sep 19, 1769 Washington delivers his Farewell Address 1775 Elected general and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army 1775 Joins the house of Burgesses Period: Apr 19, 1775 to Sep 3, 1783 Led the American army to victory during the Revolutionary War Jun 15, 1775 Joined the colonial army 1789 Elected as the president 1789 Washington was called as one of the founding fathers 1791 Bill of Rights was introduced in the first Congress 1799 Frees his slaves after he died Dec 14, 1799 George Washington dies
