George Washington Carver By vandiver.8932@foxc6.org Jan 1, 1860 George Washington Carver was born around 1860. in Diamond, MO The exact date is unknown. Period: Jan 1, 1860 to Jan 5, 1943 George Washington Carver Jul 30, 1875 Kidnapped Carver and his mother were kidnappe the Ku Klux Klan, then later traded back to the slave owner for a race horse. May 20, 1894 Carver enrolls in Simpson College in Iowa. Sep 29, 1896 Carver recieves a master of agriculture degree at Iowa State College. Dec 29, 1906 Carver creates the Jessup Agricultural Wagon, a horse drawn wagon. Apr 1, 1916 Elected into London Royal Society for the Arts May 28, 1928 Carver recieved an honotary doctorate of science from Simpson College. Feb 25, 1935 Carver is appointed a collaborator with the United States dopartment of agriculture. Mar 28, 1940 Carver establishes the "Carver Research Foundation" at Tuskgee AL. Jan 5, 1943 George Washington Carver died in Tuskgee, AL. Jul 14, 1943 The George Washington Carver National Monument is established at his birthplace in Missouri.