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Henry IV Lee 1787–1837

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Lee in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 3 independent trees

Born 28 May 1787 · Stratford, Westmoreland, Virginia
Died 30 Jan 1837 · Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Father Henry Lee (1756–1818)
Mother Matilda Ludwell Lee
Siblings Algernon Sidney Lee, Charlotte Lee, Elizabeth Lee, Henry Lee, Lucy Grymes Lee, Nathaniel Greene Lee, Philip Ludwell Lee

Researchers connected through Henry Lee 1787–1837

and 2 more tree owners connected with Henry Lee 1787–1837

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1787, Henry IV Lee entered the world in Stratford, Westmoreland, Virginia, born to henry light horse harry lee and matilda ludwell lee. Henry IV Lee passed away in 1837 in Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France.

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Life Timeline

1787
Birth of Henry IV Lee in Stratford, Westmoreland, Virginia
Birth
1837
Death of Henry IV Lee in Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Lee

This ancestor line traces from Raby, Durham, England (1220) to Stratford, Westmoreland, Virginia (1787) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Lee (1787–1837) was born in Stratford, Westmoreland, Virginia and died in Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Henry Lee's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry IV Lee PTP
1787–1837
Stratford, Westmoreland, Virginia
Parents
Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee PTP
1756–1818
Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Henry Lee's Descendants

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Henry IV Lee PTP 1787–1837