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(July 9, 1755) Washington returned to the Ohio frontier, as a volunteer aide for General Braddock.  During a battle between the French and the British near the Monongahela River. Washington showed great courage and leadership.  He was later known for his conduct in battle with a promotion and was given command of the entire military force of Virginia.

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The governor of Virginia, Robert Dinwiddie sent major George Washington to deliver a message to Ohio Valley (to the French), demanding that they leave the area. George Washington was 21 at this time, 1753

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In the years 1751-1752, George Washington and his step-brother Lawrence traveled to Barbados attempting to cure the latter of a respiratory illness.

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In July 1749, George Washington was appointed County Surveyor, when he was only 17 years old.

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On April 12, 1743 the father of George Washington dies, when George was 11 years old.

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In 1738, the family of George Washington moved to Ferry Farm.

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Washington is born on Westmoreland Country, Virginia to Augustine Washington and his second wife Mary Ball.(February 22, 1732)