Col Richard Henry Lee III 1679–1718
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Col III in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
Col Richard Henry Lee III was born in 1679 in Westmoreland, Middlesex, Virginia, United States, the child of col richard henry the scholar lee and laetitia lettice corbin. Col Richard Henry Lee III passed away in 1718 in London, London, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Col III
This ancestor line traces from Galiza, Lisboa, Portugal (1167) to Westmoreland, Middlesex, Virginia, United States (1679) across 18 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Col III (1679–1718) was born in Westmoreland, Middlesex, Virginia, United States and died in London, London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Col in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Col III's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record