Essay Archive - George Washington
George Washington
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland
George Washington inherited much more than a good mind and a strong
body. He belonged to an old colonial family that believed in hard work,
public service and in worshiping God.
Washington's father, Augustine Washington was born in 1694 and died
in 1743. He had four children with his first wife, Jane Butler Washington.
She died in 1729. In March 1731, Augustine married Mary Ball. She was
George's mother. Mary was born in 1709 and died in 1789.
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