John Lee (1724 – 1767), was a planter, clerk and legislator from the Lee family of Virginia. The eldest son of Henry Lee I settled in Essex County and served as the county clerk (1745-1761) before twice winning election as one of that county's representatives in the House of Burgesses. He married in 1749 and returned to his native Westmoreland County years before his death.[1]: 67 68 [2]
John Lee | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Essex County | |
| In office 1761–1768 Serving with John Upshaw, Francis Waring | |
| Preceded by | Francis Waring |
| Succeeded by | William Roane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ca. 1724 Lee Hall, Westmoreland County, Colony of Virginia |
| Died | 1724 (aged -44–-43) "Cabin Point", Westmoreland County, Colony of Virginia |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Mary Smith Ball |
| Relations | Richard "Squire" Lee (brother) Richard Lee II(grandfather) |
| Parent(s) | Henry Lee I and Mary Bland |
| Occupation | planter, clerk, legislator |
References edit
- ^ Alexander, Frederick Warren (1912). Stratford Hall and the Lees Connected with Its History: Biographical, Genealogical and Historical. Ulan Press. ASIN B009NX1IEC. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ Cynthia Miller Leonard, The Virginia General Assembly 1619-1978 (Richmond: Virginia State Library 1978) pp. 91, 94