Question

When was george washintong named general?

Answer 1

In may Washington traveled to the second continental Congress in Philadelphia dressed in military uniform indicating that he was prepared for war . On june 15th he was appointed Major general and commander in chief of the colonial forces against Great Britain

Answer 2

The Continental Congress commissioned him as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army on June 19, 1775.

I think this was the equivalent of General in that era.