George Washington carver was born a slave in missouri about 1864 and was raised by the childless white couple who had owned his mother. In 1877 he left home in search of an education, eventually earning a Master's degree...George Washington carver was born a slave in missouri about 1864 and was raised by the childless white couple who had owned his mother. In 1877 he left home in search of an education, eventually earning a Master's degree. In 1896, booker t.