Who is George Washington Carver?
George Washington Carver was an African American Scientist during the late 19th and early 20th century. His exact birthdate and birthyear are said to be unknown although some say that he was born in 1864, in or around Diamond Grove, Missouri. What is known, is that he was born into slavery. Both his mother and sister, and Carver were abducted when Carver was an infant. Their owner, Moses Carver, sought them, but could only find little George abandoned. Later, records suggest that both the mother and sister died of illness. Carver’s relationship with his owners Moses and Susan, who he referred to as Uncle and Aunt, was one of kindness and consideration. When Carver was still little, slavery was abolished. Susan and Moses raised George and his brother Jim as family. Susan particularly encouraged young George’s intellectual pursuits. Susan and Moses were happy to see the Civil War end and slavery abolished, and very seriously undertook raising the two boys. Carver was a sickly and weak ch
