George washington the early years

Among the founding fathers of the United States of America, George Washington became the first president after winning the Revolutionary War. Born to a prominent farming family in Virginia, he trained under the Virginia Regiment and later went on to become a delegate for the Continental Congress. He served as the American president from 1789 to 1797 during which he was instrumental in bringing together the country to become the greatest in the world.

This George Washington biography looks into the growth of young George from Virginia to become the father of America and being a part of every American household for eternity. His life is a story of grit, willpower, courage, strength in the face of adversity and most importantly, the love for one’s motherland.

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Early Years of George Washington

George Washington was born on the 22nd of February, 1732 (George Washington birthday), to a prominent family in Westmoreland County, Virginia. His grandfather has acquired a considerable fortune by being in the business of tobacco cultivations and land acquisitions. He was the eldest of the six children to Mary Ball Washington, the second wife of Augustine Washington, George’s father. By the time George turned three, the family had moved to Fredericksburg and

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George Washington: Life Before the Presidency

On February 22, 1732, Mary Ball Washington gave birth to the first of her six children, a boy named George. George’s father, Augustine, had been married once before and had three older children from his previous marriage. Over the next several years, the large family moved a few times, before settling at Ferry Farm on the banks of the Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg, Virginia.

When George was eleven, his life changed radically. His father died, and George’s older brothers inherited most of Augustine’s estate, including Little Hunting Creek Plantation, which later became Mount Vernon. George inherited one of the smaller estates and ten enslaved individuals who worked the farm.

Without a large inheritance, George relied on his family and connections to make his way in the world. Unlike his older brothers, he did not have the opportunity to study at a university. He spent his teenage years learning how to manage a plantation from his mother and mastering the science of surveying with the assistance of his neighbor, Colonel William Fairfax.

In 1751, George accompanied his favorite older brother, Lawrence, on a trip to Barbados. While in the Caribbean, George came down with smallpox. He survived and left the island with li