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He was born on January 19, 1807. He was born in Stratford Hall, Virginia.
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Enters United States military academy at West Point, New York.
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Mother dies of serious illness.
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Graduates from West Point. Startes working fr U.S. military career.
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he got married to Marry Ann Randolph.
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Arrives at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, New York.
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Goes to Mexico to help General Winfield Scott during Mexican war.
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Returns to Arlington, Virginia, to settle the Custis estate.
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Leads federal and state troops to stop John Brown at Harpers Ferry.
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Returns to his command at Camp Cooper in Texas.
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Dies in Lexington, Virginia.
