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Col. Henry Lee II (1730–1787) of was an American planter, soldier, and politician, from Westmoreland and later of Prince William County.
May 15, 2024 · Henry II, was the third son of Capt. Henry Lee I (1691-1747) of “Lee Hall”, Westmoreland County, and his wife, Mary Bland (1704-1764), whose mother was a great-aunt of President Thomas Jefferson and descended once from King John of England, twice from King Edward I of England, once from King Jean de Brienne of Jerusalem, twice ...
Dec 29, 2016 · Capt. Henry Lee I (1691–1747) was a prominent Virginian colonist, brother of Governor Thomas Lee, grandfather of Revolutionary War hero Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee, and great-grandfather of Confederate general Robert E. Lee.
Apr 5, 2024 · Compare DNA and explore genealogy for Henry Lee II born 1730 Lee Hall, Westmoreland County, Virginia died 1787 Leesylvania, Prince William County, Virginia, United States including ancestors + descendants + 2 photos + 4 genealogist comments + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community.
Portrait by Julian Vannerson. Robert E. Lee (1807–1870) was the son of Henry Lee III, and probably the most famous member of the Lee family. He served as Confederate general in the United States Civil War and later as President of Washington and Lee University, which was named for him and for George Washington.
Henry Lee III or, as he was referred to after the American Revolution, “Light-Horse” Harry Lee, was one of George Washington’s most tenacious cavalry commanders. Lee was best known for leading the Second Partizan Corps or "Lee's Legion" during the conflict.
Jul 2, 2021 · Henry Lee III, also known as Light Horse Harry Lee, was an officer in the Continental Army who served under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. His nickname, "Light Horse Harry," was given to him due to his ability on the horse.
