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Learn more about Washington's birth!
Born in Westmoreland country, Virgina. His father was Augustine "Gus" Washingtonb and his mother was Mary Ball Washington -
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Serving under General Edward Braddock the troops were ambushed and defeated by the French and Indians. -
October: Governor Dinwiddie appoints Washington as commander in chief of all Virginia forces with the new rank of colonel.
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More info. about Washington's Marraige
George Washington married a wealthy widow named Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis. They raised her 2 children John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, from her previous marriage. -
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George Washington signed the Declaration of Independence along with many other important people. -
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On December 12, 1799, Washington spent several hours inspecting his property on horseback. The weather was bad that day. He sat down to supper that evening without changing his wet clothes. The next morning, he awoke with a bad cold, fever and a throat infection that turned into acute laryngitis and pneumonia. Washington died on the evening of December 14, 1799, at his home aged 67. It was recorded that the Last Words of George Washington were, "It is Well".
