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Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. His parents were Augustine Washington and his 2nd wife Marry Ball -
The Washington family moved to Ferry Farm near Fredericksburg. This is where George spent most of his childhood. -
Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie sent Major George Washington to the Ohio Valley to deliver a message to the French, demanding that they leave the area. -
Mr.Washington had passed away in 1743 but following the death was the end of Georges learning he was only 11. With that he did get most of the property and inherited 10 slaves. -
When he was 17 years old Washington was appointed surveyor the the country of Culpeper -
Washington and his half brother Lawrence attempted to cure a illness by going to Barbados. George had contracted smallpox in north America
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Major Washington and 150 soldiers traveled to the Ohio Valley to fight for Virginia’s claim of the land. As part of the campaign, Washington’s men engaged in a combative confrontation with French soldiers.
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During a battle between the French and the British near the Monongahela River, Washington exhibited great courage and leadership. He was later recognized for his conduct in battle with a promotion and was given command of the entire military force of Virginia. -
January 6, 1759, George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis. A native of the Tidewater region of Virginia, -
George Washington was a Farmer at Mount Vernon in the years between his marriage to Martha and the onset of the American Revolution. Washington experimented with different farming techniques while also expanding his home at Mount Vernon. -
The newly formed Congress appointed George Washington to be the commander of the Continental Army. Washington held this position for the entirety of the American Revolution, totaling eight years. -
George Washington was unanimously elected as first President of the United States -
Washington began his second term as President
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Washington retired from the presidency and all public life. Refusing a third term and returned to Mount Vernon and enjoyed a peaceful retirement.
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George Washington passed away on December 14 from a throat infection called epiglottitis in his bedroom at Mount Vernon. He was surrounded by close friends and his loving wife Martha.