Robert Edward Lee, 1807-1870 Robert Edward Lee was born on January 19, 1807, in Stratford, Virginia, the son of Lighthorse Harry Lee, and was educated at the U.S. Military Academy. He graduated second in his class in 1829, receiving a commission... Google Books
Born: January 19, 1807, Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, Stratford, VA
Died: October 12, 1870 (age 63 years), Lexington, VA
Buried: October 15, 1870, University Chapel & Galleries, Lexington, VA
Children: George Washington Custis Lee, Robert E. Lee Jr., Anne Carter Lee, and more
Spouse: Mary Anna Custis Lee (m. 1831–1870)
Parents: Henry Lee and Anne Hill Carter Lee
Grandchildren: George Bolling Lee, Anne Carter Lee, and Mary Custis Lee