George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the oldest son of Mary Ball Washington and Augustine Washington. His early education included the study of such subjects as mathematics, surveying, the classics, and “rules of civility.” Washington then developed a powerful and convincing style of speech and writing. He enjoyed social occasions and playing sports.

His father died in 1743, and soon after that George went to live with his half brother, Lawrence, at his plantation on the Potomac at Mount Vernon. Lawrence became something of a father figure for his brother. His brother had married into the Fairfax family, a prominent and influential Virginian family who helped launch George’s career. In 1748, George began to survey lands in the Shenandoah Valley and was later appointed

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