Robert E. Lee

Born in Stratford Hall, VA

Jan 19, 1807

Graduated West Point, Class of 1829

Jan 1, 1829

Lee graduated from West Point second of his class

Married Mary Anna Randolph Custis

May 8, 1831

FUN FACT!
Mary Custis was the great granddaughter of Martha Washington

Called to bring down John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry

Oct 29, 1859

John Brown was an abolitionist who led raids to fight for freedom. It often led to people being killed or injured.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

Surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

Was forced to surrender by Union general George Meade

Died in Lexington, VA

Oct 12, 1870

Lee was 63 years old when he died.