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George Washington, 1732–1799

First President, 1789–1797

Personal Information

George Washington was the son of Augustine Washington (1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789).

The Washington family moved to Ferry Farm Plantation in 1738.

Located on the Rappahanock River, Washington would spend most of his childhood there.

George was only 11 years old when his father died. Upon his father’s death, the plantation and all its holdings were left to George’s older half-brothers, Lawrence and Augustine.

Although George Washington attended grammar school, he is one of eight presidents that did not attend college.

At 17 years old, George Washington served as county surveyor of Culpepper County.

Washington’s military career began when he was 21 years old.

Campaign

In 1789, only 10 of the 13 original colonies voted in the election.

The 1790 Census reported a population of 3,929,214: 2.4 million free white men and women, and 600,000 slaves.

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