George Gilpin was a merchant in Alexandria, VA. During the Revolutionary War, Gilpin became a colonel in a regiment of Fairfax County militia, accompanying George Washington to Dorchester Heights as an aide, and serving with him as they fought through New Jersey and at the Battle of Germantown.
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
| 1778/00/00 | Colonel George Gilpin completes his store with a residence above in Alexandria where he sells George Washington's whiskey. | Home, Work | Gilpin Residence and Commercial Building | Alexandria | |||
| 1779/00/00 | Washington sells his whiskey to neighbors and in stores in Alexandria and Richmond, VA. His best customer was his close friend George Gilpin. | Work | Gilpin Residence and Commercial Building | Alexandria | Rye Whiskey |
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