Henry Lee II
American politician (1730–1787) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Henry Lee, see Henry Lee (disambiguation).
Col. Henry Lee II (1730–1787) of was an American planter, soldier, and politician, from Westmoreland and later of Prince William County. Although he served in local military offices as well as state legislative offices before and after the conflict, he may today be best known for Leesylvania plantation in Prince William County (now a Virginia State Park and on the National Register of Historic Places), or as the father of several important revolutionary figures, especially, Henry "Light-Horse Harry" Lee III, and grandfather of Robert E. Lee.[1]
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Henry Lee II | |
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 Possible portrait of Col. Lee | |
| Born | 1730 |
| Died | 1787 |
| Resting place | Leesylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Planter, Soldier, Politician |
| Known for | Father of Henry Lee III and grandfather of Robert E. Lee |
| Title | Colonel |
| Spouse | Lucy Grymes |
| Children | 8 (including Henry Lee III, Charles Lee, Richard Bland Lee I, and Edmund Jennings Lee I) |
| Parent(s) | Henry Lee I Mary Bland |
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