Stratford in Westmoreland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
To Keep in Perpetual Remembrance the Name of Thomas Lee
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2018
1. To Keep in Perpetual Remembrance the Name of Thomas Lee Marker
A leader in the movement which resulted in the treaty of Lancaster 1744 by which Virginia was united with Maryland and Pennsylvania in joint effort to protect their boundaries and common interests and to open the Ohio Basin to English settlement
Councilor of State and Judge of the Supreme Court of Judication in the colony of Virginia 1732
Member of the House of Burgesses 1726 - 1728 - 1732
Gentleman Justice of Westmoreland 1715
Naval Officer of south side of Potomac 1713
Resident agent for proprietor of the Northern Neck 1711
Born in Westmoreland County 1690
Fourth son of Richard Lee and Latitia Corbin
Married in 1722 Hannah Ludwell daughter of Colonel Philip and Hannah (Harrison) Ludwell
Builder of Stratford Hall 1722 - 1730 where he died November 14, 1750
This gate house and tablet erected by the General Society of Colonial Wars 1937
Erected 1937 by The General Society of Colonial Wars.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1841.
Location. 38° 8.778′ N, 76° 50.836′ W. Marker is in Stratford, Virginia
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stratford Hall (here, next to this marker); Burrell Eskridge and His Son Vernon Eskridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oval Site (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Stratford Hall (approx. half a mile away); American Indians at Stratford (approx. 0.6 miles away); Slave Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Slave Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Clifts Plantation Burial Ground (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stratford.
Also see . . . Stratford Hall. (Submitted on August 15, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A..)
Photographed By Paul Jordan, August 2, 2010
2. The Gate House
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2018
3. Thomas Lee
This portrait of Thomas Lee (1690-1750) hangs at Stratford Hall in Montross, Virginia.
Photographed By Paul Jordan, August 2, 2010
4. Sign at Entrance to Stratford Hall
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2018
5. The Lee Coat of Arms
“Ne incautus futuri.”
Not heedless of the future.
“Ne incautus futuri.”
Not heedless of the future.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 17, 2018
6. Squirrel and Hazel Branch
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 13, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2. submitted on August 15, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. 3. submitted on January 18, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 15, 2010, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. 5, 6. submitted on January 13, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
