Timeline of George Washington's life By jgarnas Feb 22, 1732 George Washington is born Period: Feb 22, 1732 to Dec 14, 1799 Washington's Life Apr 23, 1743 Washington's Father Dies Jan 1, 1748 Washington becomes a land surveyor *Unknown Month and Day Jan 1, 1753 Washington Attacks Fort Duquesne *Unknown Month and Date Oct 31, 1753 Governor Dinwiddie Sends Washington to French Fort Jan 1, 1755 Washington is promoted to the rank of colonel Jan 1, 1757 Washington gets sick with Dysentery Jan 1, 1758 Washington returns to Military Jan 1, 1758 Washington is elected into Virginia's house of Burgesses Dec 1, 1758 Washington Retires from Virginian Army Jan 1, 1769 Washington is first to suggest to Boycott British Goods Jan 1, 1775 Washington is made commander of all Virginian troops Mar 1, 1776 Washington experiences his first victory Mar 1, 1776 Washington is attacked in New York where he is forced to surrender Dec 26, 1776 Washington crosses the Delaware River Attaking mercenaries Sep 3, 1783 End of Revolutionary War Apr 14, 1789 Washington is elected President Apr 30, 1789 Washington's Inaugural Address Feb 2, 1793 Washington is Reelected Sep 19, 1796 Washington has his farewell address Dec 14, 1799 Washington dies