Colonel Thomas Lee was a planter and politician in colonial Virginia, and a member of the Lee family, a political dynasty. Lee became involved in politics in 1710, serving in both houses of the Virgin
Portrait of Lee
Portrait of Lee's wife Hannah
Stratford Hall Plantation, built by Thomas Lee
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The Lee family of the United States is a historically significant Virginia and Maryland political family, whose many prominent members are known for their accomplishments in politics and the military.
Thomas Lee (Virginia colonist)
…Colonel Thomas Lee (c. 1690 – November 14, 1750) was a planter and politician in colonial Virginia, and a member of the Lee family, a political dynasty. Lee became involved in politics in 1710, serving in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly, and also held important positions…
Richard Lee I, founder of the family in North America
Confederate general Robert E. Lee
Richard Henry Lee (1732–1794), signer of the United States Declaration of Independence and president of the Continental Congress