George Washington Livia Cormican 5B By SAS-MRC Feb 22, 1732 George Washington was born in Virginia Nov 6, 1751 Washngton cathes smallpox at age 29 May 18, 1753 Washington is sent to deliver a letter asking French to vacate Ohio Valley Mar 3, 1759 Married Martha Custis Jul 17, 1774 American Revolutionary War started Oct 9, 1775 George Washington became leader of the army Dec 25, 1776 Washington crosses Delaware Apr 30, 1789 George Washington was elected president Mar 12, 1797 Washington retires from his presidency Dec 14, 1799 Washington dies from pneumonia