robert
England
Arlington belonged to Lee's wife's family, the Custisises, the same family Martha Washington came from.
Lee moved when he was a year old
The home actually belonged to Lee's wife's family. She was a Custis, decended from Washington's wife's family. They named it Arlington.
robert
I think what you really want to know is that Robert E. Lee married into George Washington's family.
"Light horse" Harry Lee, Robert E Lee's father, was an important cavalry commander under George Washington during the American War of Independence. Robert E Lee was born very late in Harry Lee's life. Harry Lee's life was mired in a scandal about the time of Robert Lee's birth and the family fortune ruined. Many historians believe that Robert Lee's great drive stemmed from the desire to redeem the family name, which he did magnificently.
Robert Lee Hankins has written: 'Daniel begat' -- subject(s): Family, Genealogy
England
Arlington belonged to Lee's wife's family, the Custisises, the same family Martha Washington came from.
Lighthorse Harry Lee Cabin was created in 1800.
Lee Creek Snowshoe Cabin was created in 1925.
I saw a painting that was signed by lee supposedly and was appraised for 40,000. It was of a cabin in winter in Virginia at night with a town in the background. It was awful. I'm not an artist, but it was pretty bad.
His family estate was in Arlington, Virginia.
Lee moved when he was a year old
The home actually belonged to Lee's wife's family. She was a Custis, decended from Washington's wife's family. They named it Arlington.