George Washington
“George’s great-grandfather, John Washington (1632-1677), came to America by accident. He was a mate on a small English ship that went aground in the Potomac River in 1656 or 1657. By the time the ship was repaired, he decided to marry and settle in Virginia”. George’s father, Augustine Washington (1694-1743) lived on some land that had iron ore. He spent most of his time developing an ironworks. He had four children with Jane Butler his first wife. Jane died in 1729. In March 1731 Augustine married George’s mother Mary Ball (1708-1789). George Washington was the first child of Augustine Washington and his second wife Mary Ball Washington born on their Pope's Creek Estate near present-day Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County, …show more content…
After George Washington gave up hopes of becoming a sailor, he became interested in exploring the frontier. At 15, he began studying to be a surveyor. George was 22 when was promoted to lieutenant colonel. He received orders to enlist troops to man the new fort. Many lives were lost in that war. George Washington become in February 1789. In 1789, at the beginning of Washington’s presidency, 11 of the original 13 colonies had ratified the Constitution. Between 2 and 3 a.m. on Dec. 14 1799, Washington awakened Martha. He difficulty speaking and was ill. But he would not let her send for a doctor until dawn. James Craik hurried to Mount Vernon. Craik had been his friend and doctor since he was a young man. By the time Craik arrived, Washington already had called in an overseer and had about a cup of blood drained from his veins. Craik examined Washington and said the illness was “ inflammatory quinsy” (Streptococcal infection of the throat). Craik bled Washington again. Two more doctors arrived in the afternoon. Again Washington was bled. Late in the afternoon, he could hardly speak. He told the doctors: “You had better not take any more trouble about me; but let me go off quietly; I cannot last long” About 10 p.m. on December 14, Washington …show more content…
Have me decently buried, and do not let my body be put in the vault in less than two days after I am dead. Do you understand me?” His secretary answered: “Yes, sir.” Washington said: “Tis well.” He felt for his own pulse. Then he died. On December 18, Washington was given a military funeral. His body was laid to rest in the family tomb at Mount Vernon. Throughout the world, people were saddened by his death. In the United States, thousands of people wore mourning
“George’s great-grandfather, John Washington (1632-1677), came to America by accident. He was a mate on a small English ship that went aground in the Potomac River in 1656 or 1657. By the time the ship was repaired, he decided to marry and settle in Virginia”. George’s father, Augustine Washington (1694-1743) lived on some land that had iron ore. He spent most of his time developing an ironworks. He had four children with Jane Butler his first wife. Jane died in 1729. In March 1731 Augustine married George’s mother Mary Ball (1708-1789). George Washington was the first child of Augustine Washington and his second wife Mary Ball Washington born on their Pope's Creek Estate near present-day Colonial Beach in Westmoreland County, …show more content…
After George Washington gave up hopes of becoming a sailor, he became interested in exploring the frontier. At 15, he began studying to be a surveyor. George was 22 when was promoted to lieutenant colonel. He received orders to enlist troops to man the new fort. Many lives were lost in that war. George Washington become in February 1789. In 1789, at the beginning of Washington’s presidency, 11 of the original 13 colonies had ratified the Constitution. Between 2 and 3 a.m. on Dec. 14 1799, Washington awakened Martha. He difficulty speaking and was ill. But he would not let her send for a doctor until dawn. James Craik hurried to Mount Vernon. Craik had been his friend and doctor since he was a young man. By the time Craik arrived, Washington already had called in an overseer and had about a cup of blood drained from his veins. Craik examined Washington and said the illness was “ inflammatory quinsy” (Streptococcal infection of the throat). Craik bled Washington again. Two more doctors arrived in the afternoon. Again Washington was bled. Late in the afternoon, he could hardly speak. He told the doctors: “You had better not take any more trouble about me; but let me go off quietly; I cannot last long” About 10 p.m. on December 14, Washington …show more content…
Have me decently buried, and do not let my body be put in the vault in less than two days after I am dead. Do you understand me?” His secretary answered: “Yes, sir.” Washington said: “Tis well.” He felt for his own pulse. Then he died. On December 18, Washington was given a military funeral. His body was laid to rest in the family tomb at Mount Vernon. Throughout the world, people were saddened by his death. In the United States, thousands of people wore mourning