as commander-in-chief of the new colonial virginia regiment in 1754, colonel george washington's headquarters were located in winchester before and during the french and indian war. he resigned from military service in 1758. he was appointed a general by the continental congress sixteen years later. meanwhile, washington represented frederick county in his first elective office, having been elected to the house of burgesses in 1758 and 1761. daniel morgan was another famous general during the american revolutionary war, from (present day clarke county).