gw carverson

George Washington Carver was an American educator and an outstanding innovator in the agricultural sciences. Born around 1861 (records not kept) into slavery near Diamond, MO, Carver never knew who his father (Giles) was who was killed in an accident. At a very young age George and his mother (Mary) were kidnapped by slave raiders. George was returned to the plantation after his owners traded for him, but his mother was never found. George and his brother and sister were all raised by slave owner Moses Carvers and his wife Susan. George was born a week child and could not accomplish chores like other slaves could; so he spent most of his time inside with Susan learning to read, sew, cook foods, etc. If he wasn’t in the house Carver could be most likely be found working in the garden where he perfected his craft. Neighbors of the plantation would call on Carver to help with their gardens and plants, earning him the nickname “Plant Doctor”.
From age 10, his thirst for knowledge a...