George Washington By izzy_faith22 Feb 22, 1732 George Washington was born in Westmoreland county, Virginia Jan 1, 1743 Washington owned his first slaves at the age of 11 Jan 1, 1749 Washington was appointed county of Culpeper. He was only 17 years old. Jan 1, 1751 Washington travels to Barbados with his half- brother Lawrence in an attempt tp cure respiratory illness Jan 1, 1755 Washington recongnized for his conduct in battle with a promotion and was given command of the entire military force of Virginia Jan 6, 1759 Washington marries Martha Custis Apr 19, 1775 Revolutionary War begin (the 13 colonies against Britain) Dec 1, 1775 Washington recieved a letter from Philis Wheatley containing an ode written in his honor May 12, 1784 Revolutionary War ended Sep 17, 1787 Washington presides over the constitutional Convention (US constitution was written) Apr 30, 1789 Washington was elected president Dec 5, 1792 Washington was elected president for his second term Apr 30, 1797 Washingtons second term ended- John Adams becomes president Dec 14, 1799 Washington died at Mount Vernon, located in Fairfax county, Virginia May 22, 1802 Washington left instructions in his will for the emancipation of his slaves upon the death of Martha Washington Jan 1, 1929 Washington was put on the one dollar bill
