Was George Washington a surveyer

Answer 1

He was trained in the occupation after being denied permission to join the British Navy by his mother. Land surveyors were relatively important at the time, as colonial settlement was pushing farther west.

Answer 2

His father had him apprentice for 7 years to learn the job. Washington was the second son so he needed to learn a trade since his older brother would inherit all from their parents. A father in this time had legal control over a child until they were 21 and could keep any money they earned.

Answer 3

His father chose him for the apprenticeship. At this time a young man was not considered an adult until 21 years old so father's made decisions concerning the future of their children. Girls were married, the first born son inherited everything from the parents, and the second son was placed in a trade or apprenticeship. This is what happened to Washington. Surveyor was an honorable profession in the 1700's and his father was far sighted enough to figure out they were going to be needed. Washington avoided becoming a surveyor by becoming a British Officer in the French and Indian War. Which in turn, taught him skills that would be needed for the fight to come.

Answer 4

He was 17 in 1749 when he was appointed surveyor of Culpeper County, VA, a very well-paying position.

Answer 5

Because he thought that he would be come famous

Answer 6

He was a second son and wouldn't inherit from his father so he needed a profession. His father had him apprentice to a surveyor.

Answer 7

His father arranged an apprenticeship.

Answer 8

His father had him apprentice with one.

Answer 9

1749