George was the eldest son of Augustine ... she also came with two young children, who Washington cherished as his own. He settled easily into the life of a respected planter and enjoyed days ...

George Washington was the son of Augustine Washington (1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington (1708-1789). The Washington family moved to Ferry Farm Plantation in 1738. Located on the ...

Washington won the presidency by unanimous electoral vote in both 1788 and in 1792. Challenges Upon his inauguration as the first president on April 30, 1789, George Washington assumed office under ...

He was the oldest of Augustine Washington and Mary Ball's six children and also had three half-siblings. Augustine died when George was 11, leaving the future founding father with a great deal of ...