george Washington bio
George Washington was born in Wakefield, Virginia. ... There the story about George and the Cherry tree was started. ... Washington kept advancing. ... But in that battle Braddock was killed so George was made colonel and commander of all Virginia Militia. In 1758 after the French and Indian war Washington met Martha Custis. ... In 1769 Washington presented a plan to the House of Burgesses for boycotting British made goods in order to go against the stamp act. ... Recognizing Washington’s military experience and leadership the Continental congress gave him command of the new army.