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George Washington

George Washington. and the Fairfax Line. The beginning. George Washington was born February 22, 1732 , in Virginia. At age 11, Washington’s father died and left the majority of his land to Washington’s big brother .

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George Washington

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  1. George Washington and the Fairfax Line

  2. The beginning • George Washington was born February 22, 1732, in Virginia. • At age 11, Washington’s father died and left the majority of his land to Washington’s big brother . • At the age of 16, Washington decided that he needed a respectable way to make a living.

  3. Surveyor • Washington learned the trade of surveying at the age of 16, with the help of his family. • Not only would Washington be a surveyor but in a since he would be a frontiersman. • Washington’s family had a very close relationship with Lord Fairfax.

  4. Fairfax Line • In 1748 Washington set out to survey Lord Fairfax’s lands in Virginia. • After the 1748 trip to Virginia, Washington was awarded with a certificate as a professional surveyor. • In 1749, Washington set out on another surveying trip to Fredrick County, which is currently Hampshire County.

  5. Acquaintances due to surveying • While surveying the country side, Washington came in contact with some important figures and some that would later be under the command of Washington. • Washington came into contact with fellows such as Joseph Edwards, Isaac Van Meter, and James Caudy.

  6. Washington’s return to Mount Vernon • In 1752, Washington’s brother Lawrence died and Washington inherited his brothers estate. • Washington saw this as a great opportunity and moved back to Mount Vernon to become a planter. • During his stay at Mount Vernon he was appointed as Adjutant in the Virginia Militia.

  7. War • 1753 marked the start of the French and Indian War. • At the start of the war, Washington was still a Adjutant in the Virginia Militia. • Towards the end of the war Washington was promoted to a Colonel.

  8. After the War • After the War, Washington moved back to Mount Vernon and lived with his wife Martha Custis.

  9. The End

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