George Washington timeline By Jinyoung Choi Feb 22, 1732 Born in a wealthy farming family. 1743 George Washington administered punishments to control the slaves 1743 George Washington inherited slaves at the early age of eleven 1749 Start work as Government land surveyor. 1754 Fought in French Indian War 1758 House of Burgesses Congress in Virginia 1759 Marry Martha Washington. 1775 George Washington was selected as a Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. 1783 Retired as Colonel 1787 Constitutional convention 1789 1st President 1791 Founded the first bank in the USA Dec 15, 1791 Bill of Rights 1799 Gave freedom to his slaves after he died 1799 Founding Fathers 1799 Commander in chief of the Continental Army
