Robert E. Lee By student132 Jan 19, 1807 Robert E. Lee is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia Jan 19, 1807 His father is the famous "light horse Harry" Son of "light horse harry " who fought beside Gorge Washington. Sep 1, 1811 Lee moves to Alexandria Feb 26, 1818 Lee's father dies Jan 1, 1825 Lee enters West point Jun 5, 1829 Lee graduates 2nd in his West Point class. Jan 1, 1831 marries Mary Anna Custis. Jan 1, 1846 Rendered distinguished services in Mexican War. Jan 1, 1847 Lee serves on the staff of General Winfield Scott Jan 1, 1847 He is promoted to Brevet Major. Jan 26, 1848 Lee is Stationed in Mexico. Jan 1, 1852 Lee becomes superintendent of West Point. Jul 17, 1853 Lee is Confirmed into the Episcopal Church. Oct 18, 1859 Lee and troops put down John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry. Period: Jan 1, 1861 to Dec 31, 1861 Virginia state forces become part of the Confederate forces. Mar 16, 1861 Lee is Appointed Colonel of First Cavalry. Apr 1, 1861 Scott offers Lee command of the Union Army Apr 17, 1861 Virginia (Lee's home stste) secedes Apr 22, 1861 Lee resigns from the United States Army. Jun 1, 1861 Lee is given command of the Army of Northern Virginia May 10, 1862 His great liutenant, "Stonewall" Jackson, died. Jul 1, 1862 Lee leads the south to victory in the sevan day battles Aug 30, 1862 Lee leads the south to victory in the Second Manassas Sep 17, 1862 Lee lost to the union at the battle of Sharpsburg Dec 15, 1862 Lee leads the south to victory in Battle of Fredericksburg May 3, 1863 Lee Leads South to victory over Hooker at Chacellorsville. Jul 3, 1863 Lee loses at the battle of Gettysburg. Dec 2, 1863 Lee leads troops in Battle of Mine Run (Inconclusive) May 5, 1864 Lee leads troops in the Battle of the Wilderness against Grant. (Inconclusive) May 8, 1864 Lee Conducted fighting about Spotsylvania Courthouse. (Inconclusive) Jun 12, 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor (victory for south) Jul 30, 1864 Lee leads south to Victory in the Battle of the Crater. Apr 3, 1865 Richmond fell in ruins after an invasion from the north. Apr 9, 1865 Lee surrendered to Grant after the loss in the battle of Appomattox Courthouse. Jun 13, 1865 Lee Applied for Pardon. Aug 4, 1865 Lee elected President of Washington College, Lexington, Virginia (now Washington and Lee University.) Feb 4, 1867 Lee declined to be a candidate for the governorship of Virginia. Oct 12, 1870 The General dies after suffering a stroke at age 63.
