George Washington's Life By ckswim Period: Feb 20, 1732 to Jan 1, 1805 George Washington's Lifetime Feb 22, 1732 George Washington was born George was born in the Virginia colony. He was the first son of Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington. Apr 12, 1743 George Washington's dad dies May 25, 1747 George Washington finishes his education Feb 26, 1751 George Washington goes on a trip to Barbados with his half brother Lawrence Jul 26, 1752 George Washington's half brother Lawrence dies Period: Jan 1, 1753 to Dec 31, 1758 French and Indian War Oct 25, 1753 George Washington becomes a lieutenant colonel May 27, 1758 George Washington resigns from the military Jan 6, 1759 George Washington marries Martha Period: Feb 26, 1759 to Feb 26, 1774 George Washington serves in the Virginia House of Burgesses Period: Apr 19, 1775 to Sep 3, 1783 Revolutionary War Jun 15, 1775 George Washington named Commander-in-Chief of the Conntinental Army Dec 25, 1776 George Washington crossed the Deleware Dec 19, 1777 George Washington arrives in Valley Forge Jun 19, 1778 George Washington leaves Valley Forge Apr 30, 1789 George Washington takes office Period: Apr 30, 1789 to Mar 3, 1797 George Washington is president Aug 26, 1789 George Washington's mother dies Dec 15, 1791 Bill of Rights ratified Dec 14, 1799 George Washington dies