Background
Lee, Richard Henry was born on January 20, 1732 in “Stratford,” Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas and Hannah (Ludwell) Lee.
Lee, Richard Henry was born on January 20, 1732 in “Stratford,” Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas and Hannah (Ludwell) Lee.
Engaged in tobacco shipping business Delegate to Continental Congress from Virginia, 1775-1779, instructed to propose a general colonial independence (resulting in Declaration of Independence). Delegate Congress of confederation, 1784-1787, president
Delegate Virginia Convention to ratify United States Constitution
Member Virginia House of Burgesses, 1758-1775, opposed Stamp Acting. Member commission to draw up address to King, 1764. Member Virginia House of Delegates, 1777, 80, 85.
Member United States Senate from Virginia, 1789-October 8, 1792.
Married Ann Aylett, December 3, 1757. Married second, Mistress.