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Maj. Gen. Henry Lee 1729–1787 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1729

Birth Location: Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia

Death Date: 15 Aug 1787

Death Location: Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia

Father: Capt. Lee

Mother: Mary Bland

Spouse(s): Lucy Grymes

Children(s): Maj. III

In 1729, Maj. Gen. Henry Lee entered the world in Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia, born to Capt Henry Lee And Mary Bland. Maj. Gen. Henry Lee married Lucy Ludwell Gaines Grymes, and had children including Maj Gen Henry Lighthorse Harry Lee Iii. Maj. Gen. Henry Lee passed away in 1787 in Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1729, Maj. Gen. Henry Lee entered the world in Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia, born to Capt Henry Lee And Mary Bland.
  • Maj. Gen. Henry Lee married Lucy Ludwell Gaines Grymes, and had children including Maj Gen Henry Lighthorse Harry Lee Iii.
  • Maj. Gen. Henry Lee passed away in 1787 in Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia.

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Children(s)

Maj. Lee's Ancestors

Self
Maj. Lee
1729–1787
Birth Place: Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia
Parents
Capt. Henry Lee
1691–1747
Machodoc, Westmoreland, Virginia
Mary Bland
1704–1764
Prince William, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Richard Bland
1665–1720
Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Randolph
1695–1791
Turkey Island, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Col Randolph
1650–1711
Mary Isham
1652–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Randolph
1621–1678
Elizabeth Ryland
1625–1669
Henry Isham
1627–1678
Katherine Banks
1627–1686

Maj. Lee's Descendants

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Maj. (Gen. Henry) Lee (1729–15 Aug 1787) m. Lucy (Ludwell Gaines) Grymes (26 Apr 1734–14 Sep 1830)
  1. 1. Maj. (Gen. Henry "Lighthorse Harry" Lee) III 1756–1818 m. Anne 1773–1829
    1. 1. Gen. (Robert Edward) Lee 1807–1870 m. Mary (Anna Randolph) Custis 1808–1873
      1. 1. General (William Henry Fitzhugh) Lee 1837–

Maj. Lee's Timeline

3 Records

1729
1729
Birth of Maj. Gen. Henry Lee in Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia
Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia
1753
1 December 1753
Age 24
Maj. Gen. Henry Lee was married in USA, VA
USA, VA
1787
15 Aug 1787
Age 58
Death of Maj. Gen. Henry Lee in Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia
Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1729
    Event Place: Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1729; Birth city: Leesylvania; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 December 1753
    Event Place: USA, VA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1729; Birth city: Leesylvania; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1787
    Event Place: Leesylvania, Westmoreland, Virginia
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1729; Birth city: Leesylvania; Birth state: VA

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