Robert E Lee

Robert Edward Lee

  • American


Commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War - AsNotedIn

Notable Position Organization From To
Lieutenant Colonel Robert E Lee, resigned in 1861 5th Cavalry Regiment, US Army 1829 1861
Superintendent of the Military Academy at West Point US Army Corps of Engineers 1829 1855
Commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia Confederate States Army 1861 1865

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Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1807/01/19 Anne Hill Carter Lee, wife of Henry Lee III, gives birth to a son, Robert Edward Lee, at their residence, Stratford Hall, Virginia. Born Stratford Hall Lerty Robert E Lee's Birthday
1811/00/00 William Henry Fitzhugh rents his Alexandria home to the Lee family. Robert E Lee Boyhood Home Alexandria
1825/00/00 Robert E Lee is the 13th student to enroll in Benjamin Hallowell's new school. Education Lloyd House Alexandria
1829/00/00 Robert E Lee graduates second in his class from West Point, US Military Academy Education US Military Academy, West Point West Point, NY United States Military Academy Class of 1829
1831/00/00 Robert E Lee stationed at Fort Monroe Post Fort Monroe Hampton
1831/06/30 Mary Custis marries Robert E Lee Groom Arlington House Arlington National Cemetery Marriage of Mary Custis and Robert E Lee
1834/00/00 Anna Maria Mason marries Sydney Smith Lee Guest Christ Church Alexandria Marriage of Anna Maria Mason and Sydney Smith Lee
1861/00/00 Designed by John McCrady on land provided by Joseph L McAllister, Fort McAllister is built by the CSA at Genesis Point. After Robert E Lee inspects the fort, McCrady makes the changes recommended by General Lee. Confederate General Fort McAllister Richmond Hill
1861/00/00 Robert E Lee accepts John Stewart's offer to use his home, becomes bachelor's quarters for Confederate officers 1861-1864 Stewart-Lee House Richmond
1861/00/00 General Robert E Lee prays from pew Number 43 at St Michael's Church. Faith St Michael's Episcopal Church Charleston, SC
1861/01/00 General Robert E Lee visits the Sorrel home in late 1861 and early 1862. Visitor Sorrel-Weed House Savannah
1861/04/18 In the office, just inside the Blair House front door, Francis P Blair, acting on Lincoln's orders, offers Colonel of the 2nd Cavalry, Robert E Lee command of the Union Army. Lee declined. Rebel Blair House Washington, DC Beginning of the American Civil War
1861/09/21 General Robert E Lee uses Deitz Farm as headquarters for 2 days Confederate Commander Deitz Farm Meadow Bluff
1861/10/21 General Lee uses Deitz Farm as headquarters for 9 days Confederate Commander Deitz Farm Meadow Bluff
1861/12/11 General Robert E Lee stays at Alston House after a fire threatens his safety at the Charleston Hotel. Visitor Edmondston-Alston House Charleston, SC Charleston's Great Fire of 1861
1862/08/30 Confederate commander Manassas Battlefield Historic District - Stony Ridge Sudley Springs Second Battle of Bull Run
1862/09/17 Robert E Lee commands the 38000-man Army of Northern Virginia Confederate Commander Antietam National Battlefield Sharpsburg, MD Battle of Antietam
1862/10/00 In the fall of 1862 after the return of the army from Maryland, J E B Stuart buys a mare bred by Mr Stephen Dandridge "Lucy Long" for Robert E Lee. Life The Bower Leetown
1862/12/13 Robert E Lee has breakfast at Braehead Confederate Commander Braehead Fredericksburg, VA Battle of Fredericksburg
1863/06/00 Robert E Lee's headquarters, on the way to Gettysburg Confederate Commander Saratoga Boyce, VA
1863/07/00 Confederate Commander Gettysburg National Military Park Gettysburg, PA Battle of Gettysburg
1863/07/04 General Robert E Lee, General J E B Stuart and several of their officers dine at The Fairfield Inn Visitor Fairfield Inn Fairfield
1864/00/00 Confederate Commander Petersburg National Battlefield Petersburg Siege of Petersburg
1865/04/07 While camping on Cumberland Rd near the Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Rt 45) Robert Lee receives a message from US Grant (headquartered at the now demolished Farmville Hotel, Farmville) recommending the surrender the Army of Northern Virginia. Confederate Commander Cumberland Presbyterian Church Farmville Battles of Appomattox Station and Court House
1865/04/09 Robert E Lee, accompanied by five Major generals, surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S Grant. Confederate Commander Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Appomattox, VA Battles of Appomattox Station and Court House
1865/04/09 Robert E Lee, accompanied by five Major generals, surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S Grant. Confederate Commander Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Appomattox, VA End of the American Civil War
1865/04/14 Robert E Lee intends on spending his the night at the home of his brother, Charles C Lee. Since "Winsor" is crowded, Lee is invited to stay at John Gilliam's neighboring residence. Lee camped in his tent on Mr Gilliam's lawn (left of No 15 fairway). Guest The Foundry Golf Club Powhatan, VA Robert E Lee's Last Bivouac
1865/05/00 Robert Lee stays at John Stewart's house from April to June after surrendering at Appomattox Confederate Commander Stewart-Lee House Richmond Battles of Appomattox Station and Court House
1865/09/18 Rober E Lee stays at Mulberry Hill before becomeing President of Washington College Mulberry Hill Lexington
1865/10/02 Robert E Lee becomes president of Washington College Workplace Washington and Lee University campus Lexington
1867/00/00 Washington College begins construction on a Chapel in at the request of college president, Robert E Lee. Significant name Lee Chapel, Washington and Lee University Lexington
1867/00/00 Lee family vacations 3 summers in Baltimore Row cottages at The Greenbrier Visitor The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs
1870/00/00 Robert E Lee, president of Washington College, sends a letter of introduction to Joseph Henry, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, making known McCormick's wishes to establish an astronomical observatory in Virginia. Facilitator Leander McCormick Observatory Charlottesville, VA
1870/03/31 Robert E Lee spends two nights, 30th and 31st, at the Planter's Hotel at 945 Broad, NW corner of Macartan St (razed). Hundreds pay their respects during the forenoon of 31 March. Guest of Honor Broad Street Historic District Augusta, GA
1870/04/27 After days of excusing himself due to his 'indisposition', Robert E Lee addresses an admiring crowd from the second floor balcony, "I am astonished to see Charleston so wondrously recuperated after all her disasters." Guest Gaillard-Bennett House Charleston, SC
1870/10/12 Died Died Puzzling Death of Robert E Lee
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